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[#751] The Legislative Council in a State in India may be created or abolished by the-
Correct Answer

(C) Parliament after the State Legislative Assembly passes a resolution to that effect

Explanation

Solution: Process for creation and abolition of state legislative council is given under Article-169. According to this article, Parliament through law can create and abolish legislative council. Parliament will take up such resolution only when concerned state legislative assembly has put forward a demand by passing it through a special majority.

[#752] Who among the following is the first woman Chief minister of Punjab?
Correct Answer

(D) Rajinder Kaur Bhattal

Explanation

Solution: Rajinder Kaur Bhattal served as first woman Chief Minister of Punjab. Whereas Sucheta Kriplani was first woman Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. Mehbooba Mufti is first woman Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and Draupadi Murmu is first woman Governor of Jharkhand.

[#753] Name the first woman Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir?
Correct Answer

(B) Mehbooba Mufti

Explanation

Solution: Rajinder Kaur Bhattal served as first woman Chief Minister of Punjab. Whereas Sucheta Kriplani was first woman Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. Mehbooba Mufti is first woman Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and Draupadi Murmu is first woman Governor of Jharkhand.

[#754] Who was the first woman governor in Independent India-
Correct Answer

(A) Sarojini Naidu

Explanation

Solution: Sarojini Naidu who is also called "Nightangle" of India, served as first woman Governor in Independent India. She was Governor of Uttar Pradesh. She was also the second woman and first Indian woman to become President of Indian National Congress in 1925. Whereas Sucheta Kriplani, Indira Gandhi and Vijaya laxmi Pandit were first women Chief Minister, Prime Minister of India and President of U.N. General Assembly respectively.

[#755] How many legislative assembly seats are in Delhi-
Correct Answer

(B) 70

Explanation

Solution: Since 1992, Union Territory of Delhi has been provided with a Legislative Assembly and a Council of Ministers headed by a Chief Minister. The strength of assembly has been fixed at 70 members, directly elected by people.