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State Legislature

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

May be unicameral (Legislative Assembly) or bicameral (Legislative Assembly + Legislative Council). The Assembly, directly elected by people, wields significant legislative powers, controlling the state budget and holding the Council of Ministers accountable. Where present, the Council acts as a revising chamber with limited veto over ordinary bills, lacking direct public mandate. Presiding officers (Speaker/Chairman) ensure procedure and discipline. Legislative sessions, typically convened by the Governor, enable lawmaking on state list matters like agriculture, local governance, and police. Students must note each state’s unique features—some states do not have a Council—reflecting India’s flexible federalism. This structure shapes region-centric policy-making under the overarching constitutional framework.

Practice Questions

निर्वाचन आयोग के अध्यक्ष का कार्यकाल कितना होता है?

Who appoints the members of the Election Commission of India?

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

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

What is the term of office of a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA)?

संसद सत्रों का आयोजन किसके द्वारा किया जाता है?

राज्यपाल के कर्तव्य किस अनुच्छेद में दिए गए हैं?

Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Right under the Indian Constitution?

What is the maximum strength of the Legislative Assembly of a state?

संसदीय प्रश्न सत्र के दौरान प्रश्नों के उत्तर कौन देता है?