Q1.Consider the following statements with reference to the State Legislatures:
- Creation of a Legislative Council is not a constitutional amendment under Article 368.
- All the State Legislative Assemblies have a minimum strength of 60 members.
- The Governor nominates one member from the Anglo-Indian community to the State Legislative Assembly.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All three
Answer: (a) 1 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Correct: Creation/abolition of Legislative Council is done under Article 169, not Article 368. It requires:
- Special majority resolution in State Assembly
- Simple majority in Parliament
- Statement 2 – Incorrect:
- General range: 60–500
- Exceptions:
- Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Goa → 30
- Mizoram → 40
- Nagaland → 46
- Statement 3 – Incorrect:
- Nomination of Anglo-Indian members was abolished by the 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019.
Q2.Consider the following statements:
- The maximum strength of a State Legislative Assembly is equivalent to the Lok Sabha and the minimum is 50.
- All members of the State Legislative Assembly are directly elected in all states.
- The maximum strength of a State Legislative Council is one-third of the total strength of the Assembly.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Answer: (a) Only one
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Incorrect:
- Assembly strength: 60–500, not 50
- Statement 2 – Incorrect:
- In Sikkim and Nagaland, some members are indirectly elected
- Statement 3 – Correct:
- Legislative Council:
- Maximum: 1/3 of Assembly strength
- Minimum: 40
- Actual strength fixed by Parliament
- Legislative Council:
Q3.Consider the following statements:
- The Governor cannot use his discretion while appointing ministers to the State Legislature.
- Ministers are allowed to vote in both Houses of the State Legislature.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (a) 1 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Correct:
- Ministers are appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister
- Statement 2 – Incorrect:
- A minister can:
- Speak in both Houses
- Vote only in the House of which he is a member
- A minister can:
Q4.Consider the following statements:
- A member holding an office of profit in a corporation where the government has at least 10% share is disqualified.
- A House of the State Legislature can declare a seat vacant if a member is absent for six months without permission.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Incorrect:
- Disqualification applies when government share is 25% or more (RPA, 1951)
- Statement 2 – Incorrect:
- Vacancy arises after 60 days, not six months
Q5.Consider the following statements regarding privileges of the State Legislature:
- Legislative privileges ensure independence and effectiveness of the House.
- Privileges extend to members, Advocate-General, and the Governor.
- Members are not liable to court proceedings for anything said or voted in the House.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All three
Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Correct : Privileges ensure independence (Article 194).
- Statement 2 – Incorrect:
- Privileges do not extend to the Governor
- Statement 3 – Correct:
- Absolute immunity for speech and vote inside legislature (subject to Constitution)
