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    Which of the following states has a Legislative Council as of December 2023?
    Question

    Which of the following states has a Legislative Council as of December 2023?

    A.

    Uttarakhand

    B.

    Goa

    C.

    Uttar Pradesh

    D.

    Punjab

    Correct option is C

    The correct answer is: (c) Uttar Pradesh
    Explanation:
    A Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) is the upper house in the bicameral legislature of a state. As of December 2023, only 6 Indian states have a Legislative Council. These are:
    • Andhra Pradesh

    • Telangana

    • Uttar Pradesh

    • Karnataka

    • Maharashtra

    • Bihar

    Uttar Pradesh continues to have a functioning Legislative Council, while Uttarakhand, Goa, and Punjab have unicameral legislatures, i.e., only Legislative Assemblies (Vidhan Sabha).

    Information Booster:
    • The Legislative Council is a permanent body, with 1/3rd of its members retiring every 2 years.
    • It is established under Article 169 of the Indian Constitution.
    • The creation or abolition of a Legislative Council requires Parliamentary approval based on a resolution passed by the State Legislative Assembly.
    •  Uttar Pradesh: Has had a Legislative Council since 1937 during British rule.

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