Which of the following articles of the Indian Constitution mentions abolition or creation of Legislative Councils in States?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Article 169.
· Article 169 of the Indian Constitution provides the procedure for the abolition or creation of Legislative Councils in States. The Parliament may, by law, create or abolish the Legislative Council in a state if the Legislative Assembly of the state passes a resolution to that effect by a majority of the total membership of the Assembly and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting.
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· Article 161:
· Deals with the power of the Governor to grant pardons, reprieves, etc.
· Article 165:
· Refers to the Advocate General for the State.
· Article 173:
· Lays down qualifications for membership of the State Legislature.