Consider the following in reference to the powers and functions of Vidhan Sabha: The most important function of the legislature is lawmaking. The state legislature has the power to make laws on all items on which Parliament cannot legislate. Bills can originate only in the Legislative Assembly. The Legislative Council can either pass the bill within 14 days from the date of the receipt of the bill or suggest changes in it within 14 days. The state legislatures take part in the process of amendment of our Constitution. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: Options: A . &nbsp1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 B . &nbsp2, 4 and 5 C . &nbsp1 and 3 only D . &nbsp1, 3 and 5

Consider the following in reference to the powers and functions of Vidhan Sabha:

Question

Consider the following in reference to the powers and functions of Vidhan Sabha:

The most important function of the legislature is lawmaking.

The state legislature has the power to make laws on all items on which Parliament cannot legislate.

Bills can originate only in the Legislative Assembly.

The Legislative Council can either pass the bill within 14 days from the date of the receipt of the bill or suggest changes in it within 14 days.

The state legislatures take part in the process of amendment of our Constitution.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Options:

A . 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

B . 2, 4 and 5

C . 1 and 3 only

D . 1, 3 and 5

Answer: Option A
Answer: (a)
The Vidhan Sabha or the ‘Legislative Assembly’ is the lower house (in states with bicameral) or the sole house (in unicameral states) of the provincial (state) legislature in the different states of India.
The same name is also used for the lower house of the legislatures for two of the union territories, Delhi and Puducherry. The upper house in the six states with a bicameral legislature is called the Legislative Council, or Vidhan Parishad.

Was this answer helpful ?

Next Question