Which of the following statements are correct regarding State Legislatures?
A. Notwithstanding anything in part XVII, but subject to the provisions of Article 348, business in the Legislature of a State shall be transacted in the official language or languages of the State or in Hindi or in English.
B. The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly or Chairman of the Legislative Council can permit any member to speak in his mother tongue.
C. Only the Supreme Court is entitled to inquire into the proceeding of the State Legislature.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. A and B only.
The correct statements regarding State Legislatures are:
A. True. Business in the Legislature of a State is conducted in the official language(s) of the State, Hindi, or English, subject to Article 348.
B. True. The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly or the Chairman of the Legislative Council can permit a member to speak in their mother tongue.
C. False. The Supreme Court is not entitled to inquire into the proceedings of the State Legislature, as it falls under the doctrine of separation of powers.