Correct option is D
The correct answer is (d) West Bengal.
In 2021, the West Bengal State Assembly passed a resolution to create a Legislative Council.
The Legislative Council, also known as Vidhan Parishad, is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral legislature.
The resolution to re-establish the Legislative Council was passed with the objective of giving more representation to intellectuals and people from various walks of life in the legislative process.
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The Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) is provided for under Article 169 of the Indian Constitution.
The creation or abolition of the Legislative Council in a state can be initiated by the Legislative Assembly of the state, which must pass a resolution by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting.
Following this, Parliament can enact a law to create or abolish the Legislative Council.
The Legislative Council functions as the upper house in states with a bicameral legislature, and its role is to review and suggest amendments to legislation proposed by the Legislative Assembly.