Indian State Legislature Composition and Procedures
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What is the maximum duration of a State Legislature in India?

  • 4 years
  • 2 years
  • 5 years (correct)
  • 6 years

    • Which of the following is NOT a disqualification for membership in a State Legislature?

  • Being below the age of 25 years (correct)
  • Being of unsound mind and declared as such by a court
  • Being an undischarged insolvent
  • Holding an office of profit under the State or Central Government

    • What is the maximum period for which a member of a State Legislature can be suspended?

  • 1 month
  • 6 months (correct)
  • There is no maximum period for suspension
  • 3 months

    • Which of the following is NOT a power of the State Legislature?

    <p>To amend the Constitution of India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the quorum required for a meeting of a State Legislature?

    <p>One-third of the total number of members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum period for which a State Legislature can be dissolved?

    <p>There is no fixed maximum period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum duration of a State Legislature in India?

    <p>5 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is correct regarding the dissolution of a State Legislative Assembly?

    <p>The Legislative Assembly can be dissolved before the completion of its 5-year term.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if the Legislative Assembly is dissolved before the completion of its 5-year term?

    <p>Fresh elections must be held within 6 months.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a condition for disqualification of a member of the State Legislative Assembly?

    <p>Being below the age of 25 years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum number of members in the Legislative Council of a State?

    <p>120</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a method of election to the State Legislative Council?

    <p>Election by members of the Lok Sabha.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the duration of State Legislatures?

    <p>5 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the qualification for membership of the State Legislature?

    <p>Minimum age of 21 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can the State Legislature be prorogued?

    <p>By the Governor only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has the right to address and send messages to the House or Houses?

    <p>Ministers and Advocate-General</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who cannot preside while a resolution for their removal from office is under consideration?

    <p>The Speaker or the Deputy Speaker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Council do?

    <p>Preside over meetings of the Legislative Council</p> Signup and view all the answers

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