According to the Constitution, which body is responsible for creating or abolishing a legislative council in a state?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) The Parliament of India

• According to Article 169 of the Indian Constitution, the Parliament of India is the body responsible for creating or abolishing a Legislative Council in a state.

• Article 169 states that Parliament can create or abolish a Legislative Council in a state upon the request of the state legislature. The state legislature must first pass a resolution in its Legislative Assembly (lower house) by a resolution motion, and the resolution is then sent to Parliament.

• Article 171 provides the framework for the composition of the Legislative Council, stating that it cannot exceed one-third of the total members in the Legislative Assembly.

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• Article 169: Allows Parliament to create or abolish a Legislative Council in a state. The process requires a resolution passed by the State Legislative Assembly.

• Article 171: Describes the composition of the Legislative Council in terms of membership, ensuring it does not exceed one-third of the total members of the Legislative Assembly.

• Article 368: This article empowers Parliament to amend the Constitution to change the status of the Legislative Council or create one in a state.