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Q.1

WBCS Prelims 2015

The upper House of the State Legislature is called

A. Lok Sabha

B. Rajya Sabha

C. Vidhan Sabha

D. Vidhan Parishad

Explanation

Why Correct: Vidhan Parishad is the upper house in bicameral State Legislatures, present in six Indian states: Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh.
Distractor Analysis: Lok Sabha is the lower house of the Indian Parliament at the national level. Rajya Sabha is the upper house of the Indian Parliament at the national level. Vidhan Sabha is the lower house in State Legislatures, present in all states and union territories with legislatures.
Takeaway: The creation or abolition of a State Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) requires a special majority resolution by the State Legislative Assembly followed by an Act of Parliament.

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Q.2

WBCS Prelims 2013

Indian constitution allows state legislatures to pass —

A. Union Budget

B. State Budget

C. Constitutional Amendments

D. None of the above

Explanation

Why Correct: Article 202 of the Indian Constitution requires the Governor to lay before the State Legislature the Annual Financial Statement, which constitutes the State Budget.
Distractor Analysis: The Union Budget is presented in Parliament under Article 112. Constitutional Amendments require special parliamentary procedures under Article 368, not state legislative action.
Takeaway: Article 203 governs the procedure for estimates in State Legislatures, while Article 204 deals with Appropriation Bills for state expenditure.

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Q.3

WBCS Prelims 2005

West Bengal Legislative Council was abolished in the year

A. 1965

B. 1967

C. 1969

D. 1971

Explanation

Why Correct: The West Bengal Legislative Council was abolished in 1969 through the West Bengal Legislative Council (Abolition) Act, 1969.
Distractor Analysis: In 1965, the Punjab Legislative Council was abolished. In 1967, the United Front coalition government formed in West Bengal after state elections. In 1971, the Bangladesh Liberation War concluded with Pakistan's surrender.
Takeaway: Only six Indian states currently maintain Legislative Councils: Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh.

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