The Legislative Council in the state can be abolished by

Correct option is D

Correct Answer:D) Parliament

• The Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) is the Upper House in states with a bicameral legislature.

• Its creation or abolition is governed by Article 169 of the Indian Constitution.

• The State Legislative Assembly must pass a resolution by a special majority (i.e., majority of the total membership + 2/3rd of members present and voting).

• Once passed, the Parliament of India has the power to abolish or create the Legislative Council of that state by a simple majority.

• Only a few states currently have Legislative Councils, such as:

  • Uttar Pradesh

  • Maharashtra

  • Bihar

  • Karnataka

  • Andhra Pradesh

  • Telangana

• Legislative Councils are permanent bodies, but 1/3rd of members retire every 2 years.

• Tenure of Members: 6 years.

• Role: Review and delay legislation but cannot permanently block bills.