Q1. Which of the following states does not have a Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad)?
- Uttar Pradesh
- Tamil Nadu
- Maharashtra
- Karnataka
Correct Option: 2. Tamil Nadu
Explanation: Tamil Nadu has not implemented the creation of a Legislative Council, despite passing a bill in 2010 for its revival. The bill has not been enforced, and the state legislature remains unicameral. Other options (Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka) have a bicameral legislature with both a Legislative Assembly and a Legislative Council.
Q2. Which amendment extended the provision for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the state assemblies?
- 42nd Amendment Act
- 87th Amendment Act
- 95th Amendment Act
- 84th Amendment Act
Correct Option: 3. 95th Amendment Act
Explanation: The Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) is the lower house of the state legislature and is composed of directly elected members. Its maximum strength is fixed at 500 members, and its minimum strength is 60. The Assembly is not a permanent body, as it has a five-year term, after which it is automatically dissolved unless extended under certain conditions.
Q3. Which of the following is a feature of the Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha)?
- Its maximum strength is fixed at 500 members.
- It is composed only of appointed members.
- Its members are indirectly elected.
- It is a permanent body.
Correct Option: 1. Its maximum strength is fixed at 500 members.
Explanation: The Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) is the lower house of the state legislature and is composed of directly elected members. Its maximum strength is fixed at 500 members, and its minimum strength is 60. The Assembly is not a permanent body, as it has a five-year term, after which it is automatically dissolved unless extended under certain conditions.
Q4. Which state has a Legislative Assembly strength of 30 members as the minimum requirement?
- Mizoram
- Maharashtra
- Nagaland
- Arunachal Pradesh
Correct Option: 4. Arunachal Pradesh.
Explanation: Arunachal Pradesh, along with Sikkim and Goa, has a minimum Legislative Assembly strength of 30 members. This is an exception to the general minimum strength of 60 members for most states. Other states such as Mizoram and Nagaland have a minimum of 40 and 46 members, respectively.
Q5. What is the maximum number of members allowed in a Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad)?
- One-fourth of the strength of the Legislative Assembly
- One-third of the strength of the Legislative Assembly
- The same as the Legislative Assembly
- 500 members
Correct Option: 2. One-third of the strength of the Legislative Assembly
Explanation: The Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) is the upper house of a bicameral legislature in some states. The Constitution limits the strength of the Legislative Council to one-third of the total strength of the Legislative Assembly, with a minimum of 40 members. This is designed to ensure that the Legislative Assembly retains a dominant role in the legislative process.