Q. In which year was the Government of India Act, which laid the foundation for State Legislatures, enacted? (1935)
A.
1919
B.
1935
C.
1947
D.
1950
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Solution
The Government of India Act of 1935 provided for the establishment of provincial legislatures, which were the precursors to the current State Legislatures.
Correct Answer: B — 1935
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Q. The concept of 'State Legislature' in India is derived from which of the following? (1950)
A.
British Parliamentary System
B.
American Federal System
C.
French Civil Law System
D.
German Constitution
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Solution
The State Legislature in India is influenced by the British Parliamentary System, which emphasizes a bicameral legislature.
Correct Answer: A — British Parliamentary System
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Q. What is the maximum strength of the Legislative Assembly of a State as per the Constitution of India? (1950)
A.
300 members
B.
500 members
C.
600 members
D.
750 members
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Solution
The maximum strength of the Legislative Assembly of a State can be 500 members, as per Article 170 of the Constitution.
Correct Answer: C — 600 members
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Q. What is the minimum age required to be a member of the State Legislative Assembly in India? (1950)
A.
25 years
B.
30 years
C.
21 years
D.
18 years
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Solution
A candidate must be at least 25 years old to be eligible for election to the State Legislative Assembly as per Article 173 of the Constitution.
Correct Answer: A — 25 years
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Q. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the composition of the State Legislative Assembly? (1950)
A.
Article 168
B.
Article 170
C.
Article 172
D.
Article 174
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Solution
Article 170 of the Indian Constitution deals with the composition of the State Legislative Assembly.
Correct Answer: B — Article 170
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Q. Which of the following is a power exclusive to the State Legislature? (1950)
A.
To legislate on defense
B.
To legislate on education
C.
To legislate on foreign affairs
D.
To legislate on currency
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Solution
Legislation on education is a power exclusive to the State Legislature, as it falls under the Concurrent List.
Correct Answer: B — To legislate on education
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Q. Which of the following is a unique feature of the State Legislature in India? (1950)
A.
Bicameral structure in all states
B.
Direct election of all members
C.
Power to dissolve the Governor
D.
Legislative Assembly can be dissolved
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Solution
The Legislative Assembly in a State can be dissolved by the Governor, which is a unique feature of the State Legislature.
Correct Answer: D — Legislative Assembly can be dissolved
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a power of the State Legislature? (1950)
A.
To legislate on matters in the Concurrent List
B.
To approve the budget of the State
C.
To appoint the Governor of the State
D.
To create local bodies
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Solution
The appointment of the Governor is done by the President of India, not by the State Legislature.
Correct Answer: C — To appoint the Governor of the State
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Q. Which of the following statements about the Rajya Sabha is correct? (1950)
A.
It is the upper house of the State Legislature.
B.
It is directly elected by the people.
C.
It represents the States and Union territories.
D.
It has a fixed term of 5 years.
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Solution
The Rajya Sabha is the upper house of the Parliament of India and represents the States and Union territories, not the State Legislature.
Correct Answer: C — It represents the States and Union territories.
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Q. Which of the following statements best describes the role of the State Legislature in India? (1950)
A.
It is responsible for the formulation of national policies.
B.
It has the power to amend the Constitution.
C.
It enacts laws on subjects enumerated in the State List.
D.
It conducts elections for the President of India.
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Solution
The State Legislature is primarily responsible for enacting laws on subjects that fall under the State List as per the Constitution of India.
Correct Answer: C — It enacts laws on subjects enumerated in the State List.
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