Consider the following bills in State Legislature:
1. A bill passed by the assembly but pending in the council.
2. A bill passed by the council but pending in the assembly.
3. A bill passed by the state legislature but pending the assent of the governor.
4. A bill passed by the state legislature but returned by the president for reconsideration.
Which of the above bills lapse when the State legislative assembly is dissolved?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:
• A bill passed by the assembly but pending in the council lapses upon the dissolution of the assembly.
• A bill originating in the council and pending in the assembly also lapses.
• A bill pending the assent of the Governor does NOT lapse.
• A bill returned by the President for reconsideration does NOT lapse.

Information Booster:
• Article 196 of the Constitution deals with the provisions as to the introduction and passing of Bills in State Legislatures.
• Dissolution only affects the Legislative Assembly; the Legislative Council is a permanent body.

Additional Knowledge:
3 and 4 only (Option a)
• These bills do not lapse because they have already been passed by the House(s).
2 and 3 only (Option c)
• Incorrect because 3 does not lapse.
1 only (Option d)
• Incomplete as 2 also lapses.

So the correct answer is (b)