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| 4551 |
What is the term of Vidhan Sabha members?
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Five years
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| 4552 |
How are members of the Vidhan Parishad elected?
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Through an electoral college consisting of members of Vidhan Sabha, graduates, teachers, and local authorities
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| 4553 |
How are members of the Vidhan Sabha elected?
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Directly by the people of the state
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| 4554 |
Who presides over the Vidhan Parishad?
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The Chairman
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| 4555 |
Who presides over the Vidhan Sabha?
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The Speaker
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| 4556 |
What is a bicameral legislature in a state?
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When the state has two Houses: Vidhan Sabha and Vidhan Parishad
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| 4557 |
What is a unicameral legislature in a state?
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When the state has only one House, the Vidhan Sabha
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| 4558 |
How many Houses can a state legislature have?
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One or two, depending on the state
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| 4559 |
Which article of the Constitution mentions the State Legislature?
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Articles 168 to 212
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| 4560 |
Can the Chief Minister recommend the appointment of state officials?
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Yes, including key bureaucratic appointments
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| 4561 |
Can the Governor act in consultation with the Chief Minister?
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Yes, in most matters except discretionary powers
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| 4562 |
Which Article makes the Chief Minister and ministers responsible to the Legislative Assembly?
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Article 164
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| 4563 |
Can the Governor refuse advice of the Council of Ministers?
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Yes, in certain discretionary matters like recommending President’s Rule or reserving bills
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| 4564 |
Who countersigns orders and bills of the Governor?
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The Chief Minister and the concerned ministers
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| 4565 |
Can the Governor exercise emergency powers in a state?
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Yes, under Article 356 for President’s rule
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| 4566 |
Can the Governor dismiss a Chief Minister?
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Yes, if they lose majority support in the Assembly
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| 4567 |
Can the Governor reserve a bill for the President’s consideration?
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Yes, under Article 200
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| 4568 |
Can the Governor summon or prorogue the state legislature?
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Yes
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| 4569 |
Can the Chief Minister advise the Governor to dissolve the Legislative Assembly?
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Yes
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| 4570 |
Can the Governor act independently of the Council of Ministers?
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No, except in matters of discretion provided by the Constitution
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| 4571 |
Who presides over the Cabinet meetings in a state?
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The Chief Minister
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| 4572 |
Can a minister hold charge of more than one department?
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Yes, it is allowed
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| 4573 |
Who decides the allocation of portfolios among ministers in a state?
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The Chief Minister
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| 4574 |
Can a minister be a member of either House of the state legislature?
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Yes, but must get elected to either House within six months if not already a member
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| 4575 |
Can a minister continue in office if the Legislative Assembly passes a no-confidence motion?
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No, the entire Council must resign
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