21. The power to create of abolishing legislative council in states is vested with which among the following?
A. Council of State Ministers
B. President of India
C. Governor of the state
D. The legislative assembly of the state
[toggle] Answer – D[/toggle]
22. How many members are nominated by the Governor in the Legislative Council of a State?
A. 1/3 of the total membership
B. 1/6 of the total membership
C. 1/4 of the total membership
D. 1/12 of the total membership
[toggle] Answer – D[/toggle]
23. An ordinance issued by the Governor, without the approval of the State Legislature shall be effective for a period of.
A. 1 months
B. 3 months
C. 6 months
D. 12 months
[toggle] Answer – C[/toggle]
24. The executive head of a state is.
A. The Governor
B. Chief Minister
C. Legislative Members
D. High Court judge
[toggle] Answer – A[/toggle]
25. Who among the following has the right to vote in the elections to both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha? [IAS 1995]
A. Elected members to the Lower House of Parliament
B. Elected members of the. Upper House of Parliament
C. Elected members of the Upper House of State Legislature
D. Elected members of the Lower House of State Legislature
[toggle] Answer – D[/toggle]
26. State which have highest seats in legislation assemblies:
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Bihar
C. Karnataka
D.Uttar Pradesh
[toggle] Answer – D[/toggle]
Explanation: Andhra Pradesh(175), Bihar(243), Karnataka(224),Uttar Pradesh(403)
27. Parliament or a State Legislature can declare a seat vacant if a member absents himself without permission from the sessions for: [IAS 1990]
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 90 days
D. 120 days
[toggle] Answer – B [/toggle]
28. The Legislative Council can be created or dissolved in any state:
A. State Legislative Assembly alone
B. Parliament alone
C. Parliament on recommendation of the State Legislature
D. President on recommendation of the Governor
[toggle] Answer – C[/toggle]
29. Who can take the decision to cancel the Assembly membership of any person under the 10th schedule?
A. Governor
B. Chief Minister
C. Assembly Speaker
D. Chief Justice of the High Court
[toggle] Answer – C[/toggle]
30. Member of the Legislative Council submits his resignation to _____ .
A. Chairman
B. President
C. Chief Minister
D. Governor
[toggle] Answer – A[/toggle]