UPSC Prelims 1995 · General Studies
Question 28: Polity and Governance
Which one of the following States of India does not have a Legislative Council so far even though the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956 provides for it?
AnswerThe answer is (d).
A State's Legislative Council is optional. The 1956 constitutional amendment named Madhya Pradesh among the States that could have one, but it has never set one up. Under Article 169, a State can create or abolish its Council only if its Assembly passes a resolution by a special majority and Parliament then passes a law. Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka all have Councils. Remember: Madhya Pradesh has the provision but no Council.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Maharashtra has a Legislative Council.
- (b) Bihar has a Legislative Council.
- (c) Karnataka has a Legislative Council.
- (d) Right: Madhya Pradesh has never set up the Council provided for in 1956.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 1995, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.