Consider the following statements regarding the Legislative Council:

(a). Parliament in India has the power by law to provide for the abolition of the Legislative Council of a State.

(b). The Legislative Assembly of the concerned state has no say in the matter of the abolition of the Legislative Council of a State.

The correct answer is (A) (a) is correct but (b) is wrong

Explanation:
● As per Article 169 of the Indian Constitution, Parliament has the power to abolish or create the Legislative Council of a State by law.
● However, this power is exercised only after the State Legislative Assembly passes a resolution with a special majority recommending such abolition or creation.
● Therefore, the Legislative Assembly does have a say, making statement (b) incorrect.

Information Booster:
● Article 169 deals with the creation and abolition of State Legislative Councils.
● The resolution in the State Assembly must be passed by a majority of the total membership and not less than two-thirds of members present and voting.
● Parliament is not bound to accept the State Assembly’s resolution but it is mandatory to initiate the process.
● Legislative Councils are the Upper Houses of State legislatures.
● As of now, only a few Indian states have Legislative Councils.

Additional Knowledge:
● States like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana have Legislative Councils.
● The Legislative Council is a permanent body and cannot be dissolved.
● Members of the Legislative Council are elected or nominated through different methods, including Governor nomination.