GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN POLITICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the maximum number of the elected members in a State Assembly?
A
250
B
300
C
600
D
500
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Constitution of India states that a State Legislative Assembly must have no less than 60 and no more than 500 members however an exception may be granted via an Act of Parliament as is the case in the states of Goa, Sikkim, Mizoram and the union territory of Puducherry which have fewer than 60 members.

Detailed explanation-2: -The State of Uttar Pradesh has a bicameral legislature comprising of Legislative Council, an upper House and Legislative Assembly, the lower House. This is the largest legislature in India. The Uttar Pradesh Assembly consists of 403 elected member.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Karnataka Legislative Council is a permanent body comprising 75 members.

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