Previous Year Question
Which of the following States has a Legislative Council?
Correct Answer: B
Detailed Solution
Among the given options, Karnataka has a bicameral State Legislature. The Karnataka Legislature consists of two House —
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
The official website of the Karnataka Legislature expressly states that the Legislature of Karnataka consists of the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council. The current members' portal of the Karnataka Legislative Council is also active.
Article 168 of the Constitution of India deals with the constitution of State Legislatures. Where a State Legislature has two Houses, one is known as the Legislative Council and the other as the Legislative Assembly.
Important fact: Article 169 provides for the creation or abolition of a Legislative Council in a State. If the State Legislative Assembly passes the required resolution by a majority of its total membership and by not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting, Parliament may provide by law for creating or abolishing the Council.