Correct option is D
The correct answer is: (d) 6
Explanation:
As of 2022, six Indian states had a bicameral legislature, meaning they had both a Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) and a Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad).
These councils serve as permanent houses, and one-third of their members retire every two years.
Information Booster:
Parliament can create or dissolve a state's Legislative Council on the basis of a resolution passed by the state’s Legislative Assembly by a special majority.
The creation or abolition of a Legislative Council in a state is governed by Article 169 of the Constitution.
States: Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh.
Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad): Upper House in bicameral state legislatures.
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