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Legislative Council vs Legislative Assembly

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Explores the bicameral nature of certain state legislatures where the upper chamber is the Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad). Details the composition, method of election (graduates, teachers, local bodies, etc.), and the comparative powers with the Legislative Assembly. The Council can delay but not permanently block most legislation, functioning similarly to the Rajya Sabha at the state level. While some argue it fosters expertise and thorough scrutiny, others see it as redundant and costly. Some states, like Andhra Pradesh, have abolished or reinstated their Legislative Councils depending on policy priorities, showcasing how the second chamber remains a debated element of Indian federalism.

Practice Questions

उच्च न्यायालयों का गठन किस आधार पर किया जाता है?

Which of the following is the longest serving Chief Minister in India?

भारत में निर्वाचन आयोग का गठन किस आधार पर होता है?

What is the minimum age for a person to become the Chief Minister of a state in India?

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian Constitution?

संसद सदस्यों की योग्यता किस अनुच्छेद में निर्धारित है?

भारतीय संविधान में मौलिक कर्तव्यों का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में है?

संसद के अध्यक्ष को किस नाम से जाना जाता है?

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian federal system?

राज्यों के बीच मतभेदों का समाधान किस प्रावधान के तहत किया जाता है?