Legislative Council can be created or abolished in any state?

Correct option is C

​The correct answer is (c) By the Parliament as per the resolution passed by the Legislative Assembly of the State.​

The creation or abolition of the Legislative Council in a state is governed by Article 169 of the Indian Constitution. This provision allows the Legislative Assembly of the state to pass a resolution by a special majority (not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting) requesting the creation or abolition of the Legislative Council in that state.

Once the resolution is passed, it is sent to the Parliament, which can approve the creation or abolition of the Legislative Council through a simple majority in both houses (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha). The Governor or Chief Minister does not play a direct role in this process.

Thus, the correct procedure involves the Legislative Assembly's resolution and Parliament's approval.

Information Booster:

● Article 169 governs the creation/abolition of Legislative Councils.

● States with Legislative Councils: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Telangana (as of now).

● Legislative Councils are considered the upper house at the state level, akin to the Rajya Sabha at the national level.

● Parliament's approval is essential for implementing the state's resolution.

● Legislative Councils are criticized for being non-essential and burdensome but are valued for revising and debating legislation.