Q1. Which of the following statements about the Legislative Council is TRUE?
- It has equal powers with the Assembly in passing Money Bills.
- It can introduce Money Bills in the House.
- It can delay an ordinary bill for a maximum of four months.
- It has the power to remove the Council of Ministers.
Correct Option: 3. It can delay an ordinary bill for a maximum of four months.
Explanation: The Legislative Council cannot introduce or amend a Money Bill. It can only delay an ordinary bill for up to 4 months—3 months in the first instance and 1 month in the second. It cannot remove the Council of Ministers as they are responsible only to the Assembly.
Q2. Who decides whether a bill is a Money Bill or not in the State Legislature?
- Governor
- Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
- Chairman of the Legislative Council
- Chief Minister
Correct Option: 2. Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.
Explanation: As per the Constitution, the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly has the final authority to decide whether a bill is a Money Bill or not. This decision is final and cannot be challenged in court.
Q3. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the abolition or creation of Legislative Councils in states?
- Article 169
- Article 170
- Article 171
- Article 168
Correct Option: 1. Article 169,
Explanation: Article 169 provides for the creation or abolition of the Legislative Council in a state by Parliament, based on a resolution passed by the state Legislative Assembly with a special majority.
Q4. Which of the following privileges is enjoyed individually by members of the state legislature?
- Exclusion of strangers from proceedings
- Power to punish for breach of privileges
- Right to regulate procedures of the House
- Immunity from arrest in civil cases during session
Correct Option: 4. Immunity from arrest in civil cases during session.
Explanation: Individual members enjoy freedom from arrest in civil cases during the session of the Legislature and 40 days before and after. Other options refer to collective privileges of the House.
Q5. What is the maximum time the Legislative Council can delay a Money Bill?
- 30 days
- 14 days
- 2 months
- It can reject the bill
Correct Option: 2. 14 days.
Explanation: The Legislative Council must return a Money Bill within 14 days, with or without recommendations. It cannot reject or amend it. The Assembly may accept or reject its suggestions.