Indian Polity PYQ 233 of 375 · The State Legislature and Council of Ministers

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

40th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1995

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Correct answer: (b) The Parliament

Explanation

According to Article 169(1), the power to create or abolish the Legislative Council in a State lies with the Parliament. The Parliament can do so when a resolution is passed by the State Legislative Assembly by (i) a majority of the total membership of the Assembly and (ii) a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting.

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