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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

लोकसभा के सदस्यों के लिए न्यूनतम आयु क्या है?

Which amendment of the Indian Constitution gave the Right to Education a fundamental right?

Which of the following is a power of the Vice President of India?

Which of the following is the longest-serving political party in India?

संसद में मतभेद सुलझाने के लिए किस व्यवस्था का प्रयोग होता है?

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

Who has the authority to promulgate ordinances in India?

विधायिका के प्रमुख का चुनाव किस प्रक्रिया से होता है?

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

संसद सदस्यों का वेतन का निर्धारण किसकी स्वीकृति से होता है?