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3 UPSC Prelims MCQs tagged "State Legislature". Free practice with answer keys, explanations, and timed mock tests on Anantam IAS.

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  1. Consider the following statements: I. The Constitution of India explicitly mentions that in certain…

    Consider the following statements: I. The Constitution of India explicitly mentions that in certain spheres the Governor of a State acts in his/her own discretion. II. The President of India can, of his/her own, reserve a bill passed by a State Legislature for his/her consideration without it being forwarded by the Governor of the State concerned. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. AI only
    2. BII only
    3. CBoth I and II
    4. DNeither I nor II
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: A

    The Constitution outlines specific roles where the Governor can act at his/her own discretion, but it does not allow the President to unilaterally intervene in State legislation without the Governor's involvement.

    Statement I: Correct * The Governor can act in discretion in certain cases (e.g., reserving a bill for the President under Article 200, or appointing a CM in a hung assembly). * Article 163(2) makes the Governor's discretion final in such matters.

    Statement II: Incorrect * The President cannot suo motu reserve a State bill. Only the Governor can do this under Article 200.

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    Indian Polity UPSC 2025 Medium

  2. Consider the following statements: 1. The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly shall vacate his/her…

    Consider the following statements: 1. The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly shall vacate his/her office if he/she ceases to be a member of the Assembly. 2. Whenever the Legislative Assembly is dissolved, the Speaker shall vacate his/her immediately. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. A1 only
    2. B2only
    3. CBoth 1 and 2
    4. DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: A

    Statement 1 is correct: The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly shall vacate their office if they cease to be a member of the Assembly. This is explicitly provided under Article 179 of the Indian Constitution.

    Statement 2 is incorrect: It is incorrect to say that the Speaker vacates office immediately upon the dissolution of the Legislative Assembly.

    When the Assembly is dissolved, the Speaker does not vacate office immediately. Instead, the Speaker continues in office until the newly elected Assembly convenes for the first time and elects a new Speaker. This ensures continuity in the legislative process and prevents a vacuum in constitutional functions. So, only the first statement is correct.

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    Indian Polity UPSC 2018 Medium

  3. With reference to the Legislative Assembly of a State in India, consider the following…

    With reference to the Legislative Assembly of a State in India, consider the following statements: 1. The governor makes a customary address to members of the house at the commencement of the first session of the year. 2. When a State Legislature does not have a rule on a particular matter, it follows the Lok Sabha rule on that matter. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. A1 only
    2. B2 only
    3. CBoth 1 and 2
    4. DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: C

    Statement 1 is correct: Article 176(1) of the Indian Constitution mandates that the Governor shall address both Houses of the State Legislature at the commencement of the first session after each general election to the State Assembly and at the commencement of the first session of each year. The Governor's address outlines the government's policies, legislative agenda, and key priorities. This address is similar to the President's address to Parliament under Article 87.

    Statement 2 is correct: When there is no rule on a particular subject in the State Legislature, under a convention since colonial times, state legislatures follow the rules of the Lok Sabha.

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    Indian Polity UPSC 2019 Hard