Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#756] State Highways are maintained by-
Correct Answer

(C) Individual state

Explanation

Solution: State Highways in India are laid and maintained by the respective state governments. Whereas National Highways are maintained by National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).

[#757] An Ordinary bill passed by the State Assembly can be delayed by the Legislative Counell for maximum period of-
Correct Answer

(D) 4 month

Explanation

Solution: State Legislative Council has very limited powers in the passage of bills. Only the ordinary bill can be introduced in legislative council. And any ordinary bill which is introduced in Legislative Assembly will move to Legislative Council after passage, Legislative Council then can pass the bill, amend the bill or can delay the bill for maximum period of 4 months.

[#758] Which of the following state has 4 legislative council-
Correct Answer

(D) Andhra Pradesh

Explanation

Solution: State Legislative Council is a permanent house and upper house of state legislature, According to Article-168, there are seven states where there is legislative council. These are Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Jammu and Kashmir, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

[#759] The discretionary powers of a Governor is limited in-
Correct Answer

(D) Assent to Bills

Explanation

Solution: Under the provisions of Article-163 of Constitution Governor in state have to exercise their executive powers either on advice of Council of Ministers or in their discretion. In the appointment of Chief Minister, dismissal of ministry or government and in dissolution of Legislative Assembly, Governor enjoys full discretion. But while giving assent to the bills he has limited discretion as he cannot withhold assent to the reconsidered bill.

[#760] Which state assembly has the maximum number of members-
Correct Answer

(A) Uttar Pradesh

Explanation

Solution: Uttar Pradesh has highest number of state legislative assembly seats, which are 403 in number. Lowest number of legislative assembly seats are in Pondicherry which has 30 seats, but it is an Union Territory. Among states, Sikkim has lowest number of legislative assembly seats with total of 32 seats.