Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India has a provision for the Constitution of Legislatures in States?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e 168
1. Article 168 has a provision for the constitution of legislatures in states.
It states:
1. "For every State there shall be a Legislature which shall consist of the Governor, and
- (a) in the States of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh, two houses:
- (b) in other States, one House
2. Where there are two Houses of the Legislature of a State, one shall be known as the Legislative Council and the other as the Legislative Assembly, and where there is only one House, it shall be known as the Legislative Assembly".
| Article | Provision |
| Article 165 | Advocate-General for the State |
| Article 163 | Council of Ministers to aid and advise Governor |
| Article 167 | Duties of Chief Minister as respects the furnishing of information to Governor, etc It shall be the duty of the Chief Minister of each State |