Question

How many members can a Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) comprise?

• A. Between 60 and 500
• B. Between 40 and 500
• C. A minimum of 100
• D. A maximum of 300

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Between 40 and 500

Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) :

• Composition: Comprises 40 to 500 members, directly elected by adult franchise (18+ years) from territorial constituencies based on population.
  

• Term: 5 years, subject to dissolution by the Governor (Article 174).
  

• Qualifications: Indian citizen, 25+ years, no office of profit under Central/State Government, not insolvent or of unsound mind, no foreign citizenship (Article 173).
  

• Disqualifications: Absent for 60 days without permission, holding an office of profit, or acquiring foreign citizenship.

• Election: Conducted by the Election Commission of India, using the first-past-the-post system.