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The correct answer is Formation of a State Legislative Council is deemed to be a Constitutional Amendment.

Key Points

• A State Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) is the upper house in the bicameral legislature of some states in India, established under Article 169 of the Constitution.
• The Constitution has fixed the minimum strength of a Legislative Council at 40 members and the maximum strength at one-third of the total strength of the State Legislative Assembly.
• The actual strength of a State Legislative Council is determined by the Parliament based on the constitutional provisions, not directly by the state government.
• The formation or abolition of a State Legislative Council does not require a Constitutional Amendment. It is governed by a parliamentary law passed under Article 169 of the Constitution.
• The State Legislative Assembly must pass a resolution by a special majority to recommend the creation or abolition of the Council, which is then acted upon by the Parliament.

Additional Information

• Article 169: Empowers Parliament to create or abolish Legislative Councils in states based on a resolution passed by the State Legislative Assembly.
• Composition of Legislative Council: Members are elected through various methods—direct elections, indirect elections, and nominations. One-third are elected by the Legislative Assembly, one-third by local bodies, one-twelfth by teachers, one-twelfth by graduates, and the remaining members are nominated by the Governor.
• Bicameral Legislature: Only a few states in India, such as Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, have bicameral legislatures with Legislative Councils.
• Special Majority: The resolution for creating or abolishing a Legislative Council requires a special majority, meaning a majority of the total membership of the Assembly and a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting.
• Council Abolition: States like Tamil Nadu and Punjab, which once had Legislative Councils, abolished them due to concerns about their utility and financial burden.

The correct answer is Option 2.

Key Points

• Digha, a popular coastal town in East Midnapore, West Bengal, held its first-ever Rath Yatra on June 28, 2025.
• The event was inaugurated and led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who participated in various rituals, including sweeping the path with a golden broom and pulling the chariots of Lord Jagannath, Balaram, and Subhadra.
• The yatra began from the newly consecrated Jagannath Dham in Digha and moved towards Masir Bari.
• Though Puri in Odisha is globally known for its historic Rath Yatra, the question specifically refers to the first-ever celebration of this festival in Digha.

The correct answer is 2. The second statement is correct because the Governor does have the authority to reorganize autonomous districts and regions in tribal areas under the Sixth Schedule.

Key Points

• Statement 1 is incorrect because the Fifth Schedule deals with scheduled areas and tribes outside the four northeastern states, whereas the Sixth Schedule specifically applies to Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram.
• Statement 3 is incorrect because laws made by the district and regional councils require the assent of the Governor, not the President.

The Correct answer is secondary rank within the portfolios assigned to Cabinet Ministers.

Key Points

• In the ministerial hierarchy of India, the Ministers of State are junior ministers who work under the supervision of Cabinet Ministers.
• Their role is to assist in handling the portfolios that are assigned to the Cabinet Ministers.
• Ministers of State generally have a secondary rank and are not independent heads of their ministries.
• They may be given charge of specific aspects or departments within a ministry to ensure better management and division of work.
• Unlike Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State do not have overarching authority over the entire ministry, but their contributions are crucial for the effective functioning of the assigned portfolios.
• They may be invited to participate in discussions and decision-making processes related to their designated responsibilities but are subordinate to the Cabinet Minister in charge.
• In some cases, Ministers of State may work independently if the Prime Minister assigns them specific duties, although this is less common.
• This hierarchical structure ensures that the workload in ministries is distributed effectively, enabling better governance and administration.

 Additional Information

•  Authority over Cabinet portfolios
  • Cabinet Ministers hold the highest authority over their portfolios, making critical policy decisions and representing the ministry in Parliament and other forums.
  • Ministers of State do not have independent authority over Cabinet portfolios; they are subordinate to Cabinet Ministers.
• No executive responsibility in any of the portfolios
  • This statement is incorrect because Ministers of State are actively involved in the execution of policies and projects within the portfolios assigned to them, under the guidance of Cabinet Ministers.
  • They may have specific departments or functions delegated to them, making them responsible for their effective implementation.
• Equal standing with Cabinet Ministers in their assigned portfolios
  • Ministers of State do not share equal standing with Cabinet Ministers as they are subordinate in rank and authority.
  • Cabinet Ministers are the ultimate decision-makers for their ministries, while Ministers of State assist and execute assigned tasks.

The correct answer is 78.

Key Points

Legislative Council of Maharashtra:

• In Maharashtra, the Legislative Council, as understood today as an Upper Chamber, came to be established for the first time only after the Government of India Act, 1935, came into force.
• The Maharastra Legislature is bicameral consisting of a Legislative Council and a Legislative Assembly.
• The present strength of the Legislative Council is 78 members.
• It is a continuous House and not subject to dissolution.
• However, one-third of its members retire every second year and are replaced by new members.
• Under Article 171 of the Constitution, the Legislative Council of a state shall not have more than one-third of the total strength of the State Assembly, and not less than 40 members.

Manner of Election:

• One-third of the MLCs are elected by the state’s MLAs,
• Another 1/3rd by a special electorate comprising sitting members of local governments such as municipalities and district boards,
• 1/12th by an electorate of teachers and another 1/12th by registered graduates.
• The remaining members are appointed by the Governor for distinguished services in various fields namely, literature, science, art, cooperative movement and social service.

Additional Information

Maharashtra:

The correct answer is Article 164.

Key Points

• Article 164:
  • The Chief Minister shall be appointed by the governor and other ministers shall be appointed by the governor on the advice of the Chief Minister. 
  • The ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the governor.
  • The council of ministers shall be collectively responsible to the legislative assembly of the state.

Additional Information

• Articles related to State Council of Ministers
  • Article 163:Council of Ministers to aid and advise Governor.
  • Article 164:Other provisions as to Ministers.
  • Article 166:Conduct of business of the Government of a State.
  • Article 167:Duties of Chief Minister as forwarding the information to Governor.

The correct answer is Sucheta Kriplani.

Key Points

• Sucheta Kripalani was an Indian freedom fighter.
• Sucheta Kriplani was the first woman Chief Minister of Independent India.
  • She was elected as the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh from the Kanpur constituency.
  • She served as the chief minister of the Uttar Pradesh government from 1963 to 1967.
• She came to the forefront of the Indian national movement during the Quit India Movement.
• She was a member of the Constituent Assembly of India.

Additional Information

• Nandini Satpathy was the second woman Chief Minister of Independent India.
  • She served as the Chief Minister of Odisha from 1972 to 1976.
• Jayalalitha served six times as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for over fourteen years between 1991 and 2016.
• Padmaja Naidu was the second woman governor of Independent India after Sarojini Naidu.
  • She served as the first women governor of West Bengal from 1956 to 1967.
• Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit was the first female president of the United Nations General Assembly.
  • She also served as the first women governor of Maharasthra from 1962 to 1964.

The correct answer is 'Karnataka'.

Key Points

• At present, 6 states out of 28 states of India have the Legislative Council. These 6 states are -
  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Telangana
  • Karnataka
  • Maharashtra
  • Uttar Pradesh
  • Bihar
• Jharkhand, Odisha, and Gujarat have a unicameral legislature. These states have a Legislative Assembly only.

Hence, the correct answer is Karnataka.

Additional Information

•  Legislative Assembly
  • The State Legislative Assembly is a legislative body in the states and union territories of India.
  • In the 28 states and 3 union territories with a unicameral state legislature, it is the sole legislative body.
  • In 6 states, it is the lower house of their bicameral state legislatures.
  • Each Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) is directly elected to serve 5-year terms.
  • A State Legislative Assembly may be dissolved in a state of emergency, by the Governor at the request of the Chief Minister, or if a motion of no confidence is passed against the ruling majority party or coalition.
• Legislative Council
  • The second and upper house of the state legislature is the Legislative Council.
  • It is a permanent house. Therefore, the Governor cannot dissolve it.
  • According to Article 171(3), the members of the Legislative Council are indirectly elected.
  • Each member remains a member of the Legislative Council for 6 years.

Hint

• Trick to remember Indian States with Bicameral Legislature (Legislative Council) -
  • KUMBAT
    • K - Karnataka
    • U - Uttar Pradesh
    • M - Maharashtra
    • B - Bihar
    • A - Andhra Pradesh
    • T - Telangana

The correct answer is Puducherry.

Important Points 

• Puducherry is the smallest Vidhan Sabha in India, in terms of the number of 'Members of Legislative Assembly' (MLAs).
• There are only 30  members of legislative assembly (MLAs) in Puducherry Vidhan Sabha.
• Uttar Pradesh is the largest Vidhan Sabha in India, in terms of the number of 'Members of Legislative Assembly' (MLAs).
• There are 403 members of legislative assembly (MLAs) in Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha.

​Key Points

• Vidhan Sabhas are also known as Legislative Assemblies.
• Vidhan Sabhas are the lower houses of the provincial legislature in the different states of India.
• Vidhan Sabha is analogous to Lok Sabha.
• Each Vidhan Sabha in India is formed for a period of five years, after which all seats are up for election.
• A person must not less than 25 years of age to become a member of Vidhan Sabha.

Additional Information ;

• Sikkim has 32 members of legislative assembly (MLAs) in its Vidhan Sabha.
• Goa has 40 members of legislative assembly (MLAs) in its Vidhan Sabha.
• Delhi has 70 members of legislative assembly (MLAs) in its Vidhan Sabha.

The correct answer is option 4.

Key Points

• A bicameral legislature is a system of government in which the legislature comprises two houses.
• At the state level, the equivalent of Lok Sabha is the Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly), and that of Rajya Sabha is Vidhan Parishad (Legislative Council).
• One-third of the members of the Vidhan Parishad are elected every 2 years.
• At present, the states that have bicameral legislature in India are:
  • Uttar Pradesh
  • Bihar
  • Maharashtra
  • Karnataka
  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Telangana

Hence option 4 is correct.

The correct answer is the Appointment of the same person as a governor for two or more states.

Key Points

• 7th Constitutional Amendment:
  • ​7th  Constitutional Amendment  Act of  1956  promoted the appointment of the same person as a governor for two or more states.
  • It is related to the reorganisation of states
  • 7th Constitutional Amendment also provided for the appointment of additional and acting judges of the high court.
  • It has provided for the establishment of a common high court for two or more states. 

Additional Information

• 15th Constitutional Amendment:
  • ​Raise the retirement age of High Court judges from 60 to 62.
• 26th Constitutional Amendment:
  • Abolition of privy purse paid to former rulers of princely states.
• 38th Constitutional Amendment:
  • ​Enhances the powers of President and Governors to pass ordinances.

The correct answer is The Governor.

Key Points

• The State Legislative Assembly is a legislative body in the states and union territories of India.
• Single-member constituencies directly elect each Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) to serve five-year terms.
• A State Legislative Assembly in India must have at least 60 and no more than 500 members, according to the Indian Constitution.
• The Governor of the state is empowered to dissolve the Legislative Assembly of a State.
• In the event of a state of emergency, the Governor may dissolve the State Legislative Assembly at the request of the Chief Minister, or if a resolution of no confidence is approved against the ruling majority party or coalition.
• If a state government fails to implement its executive powers in accordance with Union government orders, the governor of the state is responsible for assessing the situation and recommending the dissolution of the state Assembly to the Union cabinet, according to Article 365.

Important Points

• State Legislative Assemblies are also known as Vidhan Sabhas.
• State Legislative Assembly is chaired by the speaker.
• The Governor can summon and prorogue the state legislation and dissolve the state legislative assembly.
• State Legislative Assembly is directly elected by the people.
• Each Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) is directly elected to serve 5-year terms by single-member constituencies.

Additional Information

• Governor is the head of the state who is appointed by the President of the country.
• Governor works on the pleasure of the President and has no fixed term.
• Governor may also get transferred from one state to another by the President.
• Governor also can be reappointed.
• The central government nominates the governor for each state.
• A person should complete the age of 35 for the appointment as the governor.
• Governor gives his resignation letter to the President.
• The Seventh Constitutional Amendment facilitated the appointment of the same person as Governor for two or more states.

The correct answer is Article 159.

Key Points

•  Article 159
  • ​It deals with Oath or affirmation by the Governor.
  • The Oath is to be taken in the presence of the Chief Justice of the High Court exercising jurisdiction in relation to the State, or, in his absence, the seniormost Judge of that Court available.

Important Points

• State Governor
  • The appointment and powers of government can be derived from Part VI of the Indian constitution.
  • Article 153 says that there shall be a Governor for each State.
  • The governor acts in a 'dual Capacity' as the Constitutional head of the state and as the representative.
  • He is part of the federal system of Indian polity and acts as a bridge between union and state governments.
• The President appoints the governor in the states.
• For the appointment of a person as the Governor of the state-
  • He/She should be a citizen of India. ​​​​
  • He/she should attain the age of 35 years.
  • Not hold any office of profit.
  • Not be a member of either house of the parliament or legislative assembly.

Additional Information

• Article 154
  • ​The executive power of the State shall be vested in the Governor and shall be exercised by him either directly or through officers subordinate to him in accordance with this Constitution.
• Article 155
  • ​The Governor of a State shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal.
• Article 158 
  • It deals with Conditions of Governor's office.
  • The emoluments and allowances of the Governor shall not be diminished during his term of office.
  • The Governor shall not hold any other office of profit.
  • Where the same person is appointed as Governor of two or more States, the emoluments and allowances payable to the Governor shall be allocated among the States in such proportion as the President may by order determine.

The correct answer is Article 213.

Key Points

• Article 213 of the constitution deals with the ordinance making power of the Governor.
• Governor issues an ordinance when one or both the Houses of State Legislature are not in Session.
• The ordinance issued by him will have the same force as a law.
• The Governor has the power to withdraw the ordinance anytime.
• Governor is prohibited from promulgating ordinances that contains:

1. ​If a bill requires the previous sanction of the President for introduction in the State Legislature.
2. If a bill is reserved for the assent of the President.

• He takes advice from the council of ministers before promulgating any ordinance.
• An ordinance issued by the Governor ceases to be in operation 6 weeks after the reassembly of the State Legislature unless approved earlier.
• The life of the Ordinance is the same as the ordinance issued by the President i.e. 6 months and 6 weeks.

Additional Information

• Article 161 -
  • Deals with the Pardoning Powers of the Governor.
  • Governor can grant pardon to any person convicted of any offence, against any law relating to a matter which the executive power of the state extends.
  • Governor is deprived of pardoning the death sentence of the person.
• Article 200 -
  • Deals with the Assent of the Governor.
  • Every bill passed by the State Legislature has to receive Governor's assent.
  • Governor can:
    1. Give assent to a bill
    2. Withhold his assent
    3. Reserve the bill for the reconsideration of the President.
• Article 167 -
  • Deals with the duties of the Chief Minister.
  • It is the duty of the Chief Minister to provide the Governor with all the information and decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the affairs of the state.

The correct answer is 29.

• The Lok Sabha is the lower house of the legislature.
• It is also called the " House of People".
• The term length of this house is 5 years.
• The Madhya Pradesh state was formed on 1st November 1956.
• The first election of Madhya Pradesh Vidhan sabha was held in 1957.
• The last election of this assembly was held on 28 November 2018.
• The next election will take place in November 2023.
• The present CM of Madhya Pradesh is Dr. Mohan Yadav.
• The present governor of this state is Mangubhai C. Patel since 6 July 2021