SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 41

SSC MTS - 18 July 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q41

Who has the power to abolish or create legislative council in the state?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Parliament.

According to the Article 169 of the Constitution of India, the Parliament of India can create or abolish the State Legislative Council of a state if that state's legislature passes a resolution for that with a special majority. As of 2022, 6 out of 28 states have a State Legislative Council. These are Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, Maharashtra, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh.