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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

What is the term of office for the President of India?

विधायिका के प्रमुख का चुनाव किस प्रक्रिया से होता है?

संसद की कार्यप्रणाली का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में मिलता है?

केंद्रीय मंत्री की संख्या किस पर निर्भर करती है?

In India, the power to declare war and peace is vested in which of the following?

भारतीय संविधान में नागरिकों के मौलिक अधिकार किस दस्तावेज़ में वर्णित हैं?

न्यायिक समीक्षा का सिद्धांत किसके द्वारा समर्थित है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the protection of rights of minorities?

Who was the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

राजनीतिक दलों की स्वतंत्रता किस अनुच्छेद में सुनिश्चित की गई है?