Question

Which of the following systems can state legislatures in India adopt?

• A. Only Unicameral
• B. Only Bicameral
• C. Either Unicameral or Bicameral
• D. Unicameral with a nominated upper house

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Either Unicameral or Bicameral

State Legislature 

• The state legislatures in India are established under the Constitution of India (Articles 168–212) to function as the primary law-making bodies at the state level, mirroring the structure and processes of the Union Parliament but with distinct characteristics

• States have the flexibility to adopt either a unicameral (only Legislative Assembly) or bicameral (Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council) system, depending on their assessment of the utility and cost of maintaining a second chamber.

• The state legislatures operate within the framework of federalism, with legislative powers divided between the Centre and states through the Seventh Schedule (Central, State, and Concurrent Lists).