Q100. What modification was made to Article 171(1) of the Indian Constitution by the Seventh Amendment?
[RRB NTPC UG CBT-I (14 Jun 2026, Shift 1)]
A. The term one-half was replaced by one-fourth
B. The term one-fourth was replaced by one-half
C. The term one-fourth was replaced by one-third
D. The term one-third was replaced by one-fourth
Answer: C. The term one-fourth was replaced by one-third
Explanation: The Seventh Constitutional Amendment, 1956, changed the upper limit on a State Legislative Council from one-fourth to one-third of the Assembly membership. Article 171 governs Council composition and maintains a minimum of forty members, subject to special constitutional provisions.
Q99. As per the Constitution of India, Article 182 deals with which of the following?
[RRB NTPC Graduate CBT-I (27 Mar 2026, Shift 1)]
A. Composition of State Legislative Assemblies
B. Disqualification for membership
C. Special address by the Governor
D. Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the State Legislative Council
Answer: D. Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the State Legislative Council
Explanation: Article 182 provides for a Chairman and a Deputy Chairman in every State Legislative Council. The Council elects these presiding officers from among its own members. Article 178 separately provides for the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.
Q98. According to Article 171, membership of a State Legislative Council cannot exceed what proportion of State Assembly membership?
[RRB NTPC Graduate CBT-I (24 Mar 2026, Shift 1)]
A. One-half
B. Two-thirds
C. One-fourth
D. One-third
Answer: D. One-third
Explanation: Article 171 limits the size of a State Legislative Council to one-third of the membership of its Legislative Assembly. The Constitution generally fixes forty as the Council minimum. Parliament determines the actual strength of each Council through legislation.
Q97. Which body is the lower house in the State Legislature of India?
[DSSSB MTS (25 Jul 2026, Shift 2)]
A. Legislative Council
B. Legislative Assembly
C. State Cabinet
D. Governor
Answer: B. Legislative Assembly
Explanation: The Legislative Assembly, also called Vidhan Sabha, is the directly elected lower house in a bicameral state. In a unicameral state it is the only legislative chamber. Its central role includes passing laws and holding the ministry accountable.
Q96. According to Article 371F, how many members does the Sikkim Legislative Assembly have?
[DSSSB PRT (16 Feb 2026, Shift 3)]
A. 65
B. 25
C. 45
D. 32
Answer: D. 32
Explanation: Article 371F provides special constitutional arrangements for Sikkim, whose Assembly has thirty-two elected seats. This is an exception to the general minimum of sixty Assembly members set out in Article 170 for most states.
Q95. Regarding which matter are guidelines provided under Article 210 of Part VI of the Constitution?
[MP Police SI (19 Jan 2026, Shift 1)]
A. Language of the Union
B. Official language of the State
C. State Legislative Assemblies
D. Language of Parliament
Answer: B. Official language of the State
Explanation: Article 210 deals with the languages in which state legislative business may be conducted: the state official language or languages, Hindi or English, subject to constitutional qualifications. The presiding officer can permit a member to speak in their mother tongue.
Q94. Which of the following states has a bicameral legislature?
[SSC GD Constable (9 May 2026, Shift 2)]
A. Haryana
B. Rajasthan
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Bihar
Answer: D. Bihar
Explanation: Bihar has both a Legislative Assembly and a Legislative Council, so its legislature is bicameral. Haryana, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh have one legislative chamber each. The creation or abolition of a Council follows the special procedure in Article 169.
Q93. Who has the power to summon or prorogue a state legislature?
[SSC GD Constable (30 Apr 2026, Shift 1)]
A. Governor
B. Speaker of the Assembly
C. Chief Minister
D. President
Answer: A. Governor
Explanation: Under Article 174, the Governor summons and prorogues the House or Houses of the State Legislature. The Governor may also dissolve the Legislative Assembly, ordinarily acting on the advice of the Council of Ministers in accordance with constitutional conventions.
Q92. Which of the following can recommend the creation of a Legislative Council in an Indian state?
[SSC CHSL Tier I (27 Nov 2025, Shift 3)]
A. Governor of the State
B. President
C. State Legislative Assembly
D. Chief Minister of the State
Answer: C. State Legislative Assembly
Explanation: Article 169 requires the Legislative Assembly to pass a special-majority resolution before Parliament can create a Council. The resolution must secure a majority of the Assembly’s total membership and at least two-thirds of members present and voting.
Q91. Which of the following states has a bicameral legislature?
[MP Police Constable (28 Nov 2025, Shift 2)]
A. Bihar
B. Haryana
C. Rajasthan
D. Himachal Pradesh
Answer: A. Bihar
Explanation: Bihar retains a Legislative Council alongside its Assembly. Its upper chamber reviews legislation and includes indirectly elected and nominated members. The remaining three states listed have unicameral legislatures and therefore no Legislative Council.