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Legislative Council vs Legislative Assembly

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Explores the bicameral nature of certain state legislatures where the upper chamber is the Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad). Details the composition, method of election (graduates, teachers, local bodies, etc.), and the comparative powers with the Legislative Assembly. The Council can delay but not permanently block most legislation, functioning similarly to the Rajya Sabha at the state level. While some argue it fosters expertise and thorough scrutiny, others see it as redundant and costly. Some states, like Andhra Pradesh, have abolished or reinstated their Legislative Councils depending on policy priorities, showcasing how the second chamber remains a debated element of Indian federalism.

Practice Questions

What is the maximum number of members in the Legislative Assembly of a state?

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख का चुनाव किसके द्वारा किया जाता है?

आपातकाल की घोषणा के लिए केंद्रीय सरकार को अतिरिक्त शक्तियाँ किस अनुच्छेद द्वारा दी जाती हैं?

भारत का राष्ट्रपति किस प्रक्रिया द्वारा चुना जाता है?

लोकसभा के सदस्यों के लिए न्यूनतम योग्यता क्या है?

Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?

Who appoints the members of the Election Commission of India?

राष्ट्रपति की अनुपस्थिति में संसद में किस सत्र को आयोजित किया जाता है?

Which of the following is the right of a citizen under the Indian Constitution?

संसद में विधेयक पर पुनर्विचार का अधिकार किसे है?