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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>5 years (C)</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. (C)</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. (C)</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. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>120 (B)</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. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of State Legislatures?

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

What is the qualification for membership of the State Legislature?

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

When can the State Legislature be prorogued?

<p>By the Governor only (A)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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