Uttar Pradesh - Study Mode

[#331] Which is the permanent House of the Uttar Pradesh Legislature?
Correct Answer

(A) Legislative Council

Explanation

Solution: Uttar Pradesh is one of the six states in India, where the state legislature is bicameral, comprising two houses: the Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) and the Vidhan Parishad (Legislative Council). The Vidhan Parishad is a permanent House, consisting of 100 members.

[#332] Who was the first Chairman of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council after Indian independence?
Correct Answer

(C) Chandra Bhal

Explanation

Solution: The first meeting of the Legislative Council was held on 29 th July 1937. Sir Sitaram and Begum Aijaz Rasul were elected the President and the Vice-President of the Legislative Council respectively. Sir Sitaram was in office until 9 th March 1949. Chandra Bhal became the next Chairman on 10 th March 1949.

[#333] Consider the following statements. 1. The Uttar Pradesh Legislature consists of a Governor and Legislative Assembly. 2. The state is one of the seven states in India where the State Legislature is unicameral. Which of the above statements is/are not correct?
Correct Answer

(C) Both 1 and 2

Explanation

Solution: The Uttar Pradesh Legislature consists of a Governor and Legislative Assembly. The state is one of the seven states in India where the State Legislature is unicameral.

[#334] The first female Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh is
Correct Answer

(D) Sucheta Kriplani

Explanation

Solution: The first female to become chief minister was Sucheta Kripalani of the Indian National Congress party, who sworn in on 2 nd October 1963 as chief minister of Uttar Pradesh.

[#335] Who amongst the following has never served as Governor in the Uttar Pradesh, state?
Correct Answer

(A) Sh. Chandra Bhanu Gupta

Explanation

Solution: The correct answer is Shree Chandra Bhanu Gupta. Chandra Bhanu Gupta was born in Atrauli, Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh in 1902. He served three terms as chief minister of Uttar Pradesh. He represented the Indian National Congress Party. He was also involved in India's Independence Movement.