State Legislature MCQ: Teacher's Constituency, UT Assemblies & Tribal Welfare Minister

Attempt the quiz above first, then review every question with its correct answer and a short explanation below.

1. Q1.Which specific category of nominated members exists in the State Legislative Council but NOT in the Rajya Sabha?

   • A.Literature
   • B.Science
   • C.Cooperative Movement✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Social Service

   Explanation: Nomination based on 'Cooperative Movement' is unique to the State Legislative Council (Article 171) and is not present for Rajya Sabha nomination.

2. Q2.Who provides the separate secretarial staff for each House of the State Legislature?

   • A.State Public Service Commission
   • B.Governor
   • C.State Legislature by law✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Chief Secretary

   Explanation: Article 187 states that the State Legislature may by law regulate the recruitment and conditions of service of persons appointed to the secretarial staff of the House.

3. Q3.Which Union Territories currently have Legislative Assemblies?

   • A.Delhi and Chandigarh
   • B.Delhi, Puducherry, and J&K✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Delhi and Puducherry only
   • D.Puducherry and Ladakh

   Explanation: Delhi, Puducherry, and Jammu & Kashmir (as per J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019) have provisions for Legislative Assemblies.

4. Q4.In the absence of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker, who presides over the Assembly?

   • A.Chief Minister
   • B.A person from the Panel of Chairpersons✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Leader of Opposition
   • D.Advocate General

   Explanation: Any member from the Panel of Chairpersons presides over the House in the absence of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker.

5. Q5.Can a court issue an injunction to restrain a person from functioning as a minister?

   • A.Yes, if he is not qualified✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Yes, in all cases
   • C.No, it is outside judicial purview
   • D.Only Supreme Court can

   Explanation: Yes, Quo Warranto is a writ that can be issued to restrain a person from holding a public office to which he is not entitled.

6. Q6.Which of the following motions cannot be moved in the Legislative Council?

   • A.Adjournment Motion
   • B.Censure Motion
   • C.No-Confidence Motion
   • D.All of the above✓ Correct Answer

   Explanation: The Council cannot remove the Council of Ministers. Therefore, No-Confidence, Censure, and Adjournment motions (which involve censuring the govt) cannot be moved in the Council.

7. Q7.The salaries and allowances of the members of the State Legislature are charged on:

   • A.Consolidated Fund of India
   • B.Consolidated Fund of the State✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Contingency Fund of the State
   • D.Public Account of the State

   Explanation: The salaries are determined by the legislature and are drawn from the Consolidated Fund of the State, but they are technically 'voted' expenditure, not 'charged' (unlike Speaker/Governor salary). NOTE: The question asks source, which is Consolidated Fund of State.

8. Q8.If a member of the House is expelled for disorderly conduct, is his seat declared vacant?

   • A.Yes✓ Correct Answer
   • B.No, he is just suspended
   • C.Depends on the duration
   • D.Yes, if expelled by Governor

   Explanation: If the House passes a motion to 'expel' a member (not just suspend), his seat becomes vacant. This power is part of the privileges of the House.

9. Q9.What is the penalty for a person who sits and votes in the House without taking the oath?

   • A.Imprisonment
   • B.Penalty of Rs. 500 per day✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Disqualification for 6 years
   • D.No penalty, just warning

   Explanation: He is liable to a penalty of Rs. 500 for each day he sits or votes without taking the oath.

10. Q10.Who prepares the electoral rolls for the State Legislature elections?

    • A.Election Commission of India✓ Correct Answer
    • B.State Election Commission
    • C.District Magistrate
    • D.Governor

    Explanation: The Election Commission of India is responsible for preparing the electoral rolls for both Parliament and State Legislatures.

11. Q11.Which committee helps the Legislature in exercising financial control over the executive?

    • A.Public Accounts Committee
    • B.Estimates Committee
    • C.Committee on Public Undertakings
    • D.All of the above✓ Correct Answer

    Explanation: All three (PAC, Estimates, and COPU) are financial committees that act as the eyes and ears of the legislature in financial matters.

12. Q12.Can the discussion on the conduct of any Judge of the Supreme Court or High Court be held in the State Legislature?

    • A.Yes
    • B.No✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Yes, with President's permission
    • D.Yes, during impeachment motion

    Explanation: Article 211 restricts discussion in the State Legislature regarding the conduct of any judge of the Supreme Court or of a High Court in the discharge of his duties.

13. Q13.What is the term of members elected to the Legislative Council from the 'Teachers' constituency'?

    • A.5 years
    • B.6 years✓ Correct Answer
    • C.3 years
    • D.4 years

    Explanation: The term of office for a member of the Legislative Council is 6 years, regardless of which constituency they are elected from.

14. Q14.A Vote on Account is passed:

    • A.After the budget is passed
    • B.Before the budget discussion starts
    • C.To meet expenditure for a part of the year pending budget passage✓ Correct Answer
    • D.For unexpected demands

    Explanation: A Vote on Account is passed to allow the government to withdraw funds from the Consolidated Fund for a short period (usually 2 months) until the full budget is passed.

15. Q15.Which state has the largest Legislative Assembly in India?

    • A.Maharashtra
    • B.West Bengal
    • C.Uttar Pradesh✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Bihar

    Explanation: Uttar Pradesh has the largest Legislative Assembly with 403 members.

16. Q16.Who is the Chairman of the Business Advisory Committee in the State Assembly?

    • A.Chief Minister
    • B.Speaker✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Deputy Speaker
    • D.Leader of Opposition

    Explanation: The Speaker is the ex-officio Chairman of the Business Advisory Committee.

17. Q17.Article 164 states that in certain states there shall be a Minister in charge of tribal welfare. Which state was excluded from this by the 94th Amendment?

    • A.Bihar✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Madhya Pradesh
    • C.Odisha
    • D.Jharkhand

    Explanation: The 94th Amendment Act (2006) freed Bihar from the obligation of having a tribal welfare minister and included Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh instead.

18. Q18.Can the Governor return a Money Bill for reconsideration?

    • A.Yes
    • B.No✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Yes, only once
    • D.Yes, with President's approval

    Explanation: The Governor cannot return a Money Bill for reconsideration. He can either give assent, withhold assent, or reserve it for the President.

19. Q19.The Legislative Council is a:

    • A.Temporary body
    • B.Permanent body✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Body dissolved every 6 years
    • D.Body dissolved with Assembly

    Explanation: The Legislative Council is a continuing chamber, that is, it is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution.

20. Q20.Under which schedule of the Constitution do the members of the State Legislature take their oath?

    • A.First Schedule
    • B.Second Schedule
    • C.Third Schedule✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Fourth Schedule

    Explanation: The forms of oath or affirmation for the members of the State Legislature are provided in the Third Schedule of the Constitution.