State legislatures, assemblies and legislative councils are the legislative bodies that exist at the state level in many countries. These bodies are responsible for making laws, representing the interests of their respective states, and overseeing the executive branch at the state level.
Here are some MCQs on state legislatures, assemblies and legislative councils
1. Which of the following is a feature of a unicameral legislature?
a) It consists of two houses
b) It consists of a single house
c) It consists of three houses
d) It consists of multiple houses
2. The upper house of the state legislature in India is known as:
a) Assembly
b) Parliament
c) Legislative Council
d) Rajya Sabha
3. How are members of the Legislative Council in a state elected?
a) Directly by the people
b) Indirectly by Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs)
c) By appointment of the Governor
d) Through an electoral college
4. Which one of the following states in India has a bicameral legislature?
a) Rajasthan
b) Maharashtra
c) Kerala
d) West Bengal
5. The term of the members of the Legislative Council is:
a) 2 years
b) 4 years
c) 6 years
d) 8 years
