Indian Polity · Chapter 24 of 36

The State Legislature and Council of Ministers: BPSC Prelims PYQs

12 previous-year questions on The State Legislature and Council of Ministers, asked 1995–2025. Each one opens to its answer and explanation.

1. 1. 41st BPSC Prelims 1996

   As per the Indian Constitution, the Legislature of a State consists of—

   • (1) Legislative Council and Governor
   • (2) Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council
   • (3) Legislative Assembly and Governor
   • (4) Governor, Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council, where it exists

   Select your answer from the following codes–

   1. AOnly 3
   2. B2 and 3
   3. C3 and 4
   4. DOnly 4
   Answer and explanation →

2. 2. 44th BPSC Prelims 2000

   Which is the Upper Chamber of State Legislatures in India?

   1. ALegislative Council
   2. BLegislative Assembly
   3. CGovernor’s Office
   4. DNone of these
   Answer and explanation →

3. 3. 65th BPSC Prelims 2019

   Which one of the following Indian States has the largest number of members in its State Legislature?

   1. AArunachal Pradesh
   2. BHimachal Pradesh
   3. CManipur
   4. DMeghalaya
   5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →

4. 4. 67th BPSC Prelims 2022

   The members of a State Legislative Council are not chosen by which of the following categories of persons?

   1. AMembers of the local bodies/panchayats
   2. BTeachers
   3. CGraduates
   4. DIndustrialists
   5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →

5. 5. 65th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2020

   What is the maximum number of members a State Legislative Assembly can have in India?

   1. A400
   2. B450
   3. C500
   4. D550
   Answer and explanation →

6. 6. 40th BPSC Prelims 1995

   Which of the following Articles of Indian Constitution consists the provision of the election of Legislative Assemblies of States–

   1. AArticle 170
   2. BArticle 176
   3. CArticle 178
   4. DNone of the above
   Answer and explanation →

7. 7. 40th BPSC Prelims 1995

   In a State, the Legislative Council can be created or abolished by—

   1. AThe Legislative Assembly of that State
   2. BThe Parliament
   3. CThe Parliament, on the recommendation of the Governor
   4. DThe President, on the recommendation of the Governor
   Answer and explanation →

8. 8. 40th BPSC Prelims 1995

   Legislative Council exists in which of the following states?

   • (1) Kerala
   • (2) Himachal Pradesh
   • (3) Delhi
   • (4) Bihar

   Select your answer from the following codes–

   1. A1 and 2
   2. B1 and 3
   3. C2 and 3
   4. DOnly 4
   Answer and explanation →

9. 9. 40th BPSC Prelims 1995

   If the Speaker of Legislative Assembly of a State wants to resign, he will give his resignation to –

   1. AChief Minister
   2. BGovernor
   3. CDeputy Speaker
   4. DPresident of India
   Answer and explanation →

10. 10. 68th BPSC Prelims 2023

    To whom the State Council of Ministers collectively responsible?

    1. ALegislative Assembly
    2. BChief Minister
    3. CGovernor
    4. DMore than one of the above
    5. ENone of the above
    Answer and explanation →

11. 11. BPSC CDPO Prelims 2018

    The Chief Minister of Union Territory, where such a setup exists, is appointed by the

    1. APresident
    2. BPrime Minister
    3. CVice President
    4. DLieutenant Governor
    5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above
    Answer and explanation →

12. 12. 71st BPSC Prelims 2025

    What is true about the proceedings of the State Legislature?

    1. AAdvocate General has right to vote
    2. BBusiness in the legislature shall be transacted only in official language of the state or in Hindi or in English
    3. CIt can discuss the conduct of any judge of the High Court also
    4. DValidity of proceedings shall be called in question on the ground of any alleged irregularity
    Answer and explanation →