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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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