Class 11 Chapter State Legislature Short Qa P.sc

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Extra 30 short questions and answers from the chapter State Legislature of Class 11 Political Science:

1. What is a State Legislature?

Answer:
A State Legislature is the law-making body of a state in India. It can be:

Unicameral

(only Legislative Assembly) or

Bicameral

(Legislative Assembly + Legislative Council).

The

Governor

is also an important part of the legislature.

2. What are the two types of State Legislatures in India?

Answer:
There are two types of State Legislatures:

Unicameral Legislature

– Only

Legislative Assembly (

Vidhan

Sabha)

, present in most states.

Bicameral Legislature

– Both

Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council (

Vidhan

Parishad)

, present in

7 states

(e.g., Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka).

3. What is the composition of the Legislative Assembly?

Answer:

The

Legislative Assembly (

Vidhan

Sabha)

is the

lower house

of the State Legislature.

Its strength ranges from

40 to 500 members

Members are elected directly

by the people.

The term is

5 years

but can be

dissolved earlier

by the Governor.

4. How are members of the Legislative Assembly elected?

Answer:

Members are

directly elected

by voters in the state.

Elections are based on the

universal adult franchise

(all citizens above

18 years

can vote).

Seats are reserved

for SCs and STs.

The term of office is

5 years

but can be dissolved earlier.

5. What is the composition of the Legislative Council?

Answer:

The

Legislative Council (

Vidhan

Parishad)

is the

upper house

in a bicameral state legislature.

It is a

permanent house

, with

1/3rd members retiring every 2 years

The total strength

cannot exceed 1/3rd of the Assembly

(minimum

40 members

Members are

indirectly elected

nominated

by the Governor.

6. What is the role of the Governor in the State Legislature?

Answer:

The Governor

summons, prorogues, and dissolves

the Assembly.

Signs bills into law

or sends them for reconsideration.

Can

recommend President’s Rule

if the government is unstable.

Has the power to

nominate members

to the Legislative Council.

7. What is the role of the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly?

Answer:

Presides over

Assembly sessions.

Maintains order

and allows discussions.

Decides on anti-defection cases

under the 10th Schedule.

Supervises voting and bill passage

8. What is a Money Bill? Who can introduce it in the State Legislature?

Answer:

Money Bill

deals with state finances, taxation, and expenditure.

It can be introduced

only in the Legislative Assembly

The Speaker decides if a bill is a Money Bill

The

Legislative Council has no power

over a Money Bill; it can only suggest changes.

9. How can the State Legislature control the Executive?

Answer:

Asking questions

in the Assembly.

Passing a no-confidence motion

against the government.

Rejecting or amending bills and budgets

Discussing policies and financial matters

10. How is the Chief Minister appointed?

Answer:

The

Governor appoints the leader

of the majority party in the Legislative Assembly.

The Chief Minister

takes the oath of office

before the Governor.

The CM must prove

majority support

in the Assembly.

11. What happens if a Money Bill is rejected by the Legislative Council?

Answer:

The

Council cannot reject

a Money Bill.

It must return the Bill

within 14 days

with recommendations.

The Assembly can

accept or ignore

the recommendations.

The bill becomes law

even if the Council rejects it

12. How can a State Legislative Assembly be dissolved?

Answer:

The

Governor dissolves

the Assembly on the advice of the Chief Minister.

The Assembly can be dissolved

before 5 years

in case of a political crisis.

President’s Rule is imposed

, the Assembly is dismissed.

13. What is the term of the Legislative Council?

Answer:

The Council is a

permanent house

1/3rd of its members retire every 2 years

New members are

elected or nominated

to replace them.

14. What is the process of passing a bill in the State Legislature?

Answer:

First Reading:

Introduction in the Legislative Assembly.

Second Reading:

Detailed discussion and amendments.

Third Reading:

Final approval by the Assembly.

Sent to

Legislative Council (if bicameral)

Governor’s approval

makes it a law.

15. What is the role of the State Legislature in law-making?

Answer:

Discusses and

passes bills

Approves

financial policies

and the budget.

Controls the Executive

through debates and motions.

16. How can the Legislative Council be abolished?

Answer:

The

Legislative Assembly passes a resolution

Parliament approves it

with a simple majority.

The

President gives final approval

17. What is the difference between the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council?

Legislative Assembly	Legislative Council
Directly elected	Indirectly elected
Has more powers	Limited powers
Can be dissolved	Permanent body

18. Who elects the members of the Legislative Council?

Answer:

1/3rd –

MLAs

1/3rd –

Local bodies

1/6th –

Governor’s nominees

1/12th –

Teachers

1/12th –

Graduates

19. Who appoints the Advocate General of the state?

Answer: The Governor appoints the Advocate General to advise on legal matters.

20. What are the qualifications to become an MLA?

Answer:

Must be

a citizen of India

At least 25 years old

Must be

a voter in the state

21. What is the role of the Chief Minister in the State Legislature?

Answer:

The Chief Minister is the

head of the government

in a state.

He/She

advises the Governor

on legislative matters.

The CM is responsible for

implementing laws

passed by the Legislature.

He/She

leads the Council of Ministers and ensures governance.

22. What happens in case of a hung Assembly?

Answer:

hung Assembly

occurs when no party gets a

majority

in elections.

The

Governor invites the largest party

to form the government.

If no party secures a majority,

coalition governments

are formed.

If no government is possible,

President’s Rule

may be imposed.

23. What is the difference between a Money Bill and an Ordinary Bill?

Answer:

Money Bill	Ordinary Bill
Deals with taxation, budget, and financial matters.	Deals with general laws.
Introduced only in the Legislative Assembly.	Can be introduced in either house.
Approved by the Governor.	Can be sent for reconsideration.
The Council has no power to reject it.	The Council can reject or amend it.

24. What is the role of the Governor in the State Budget?

Answer:

The Governor

presents the annual budget

to the Legislature.

Money Bills

cannot be introduced without the Governor’s approval

He/She

has the power to

grant funds in emergencies

The Governor can suggest

changes in financial matters

25. How is the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly chosen?

Answer:

The Speaker is

elected by the members

of the Assembly.

He/She

conducts legislative proceedings

and maintains discipline.

The Speaker

decides on Money Bills

and voting rights.

The Speaker also

takes decisions on anti-defection cases

26. How does the Legislative Council influence law-making?

Answer:

reviews and suggests amendments

to bills passed by the Assembly.

It can

delay ordinary bills

for a maximum of

4 months

cannot reject Money Bills

but can offer recommendations.

Its main role is

to act as a revising chamber

for laws.

27. What are the financial powers of the Legislative Assembly?

Answer:

The Assembly

controls the budget and state finances

approves taxation policies

and government spending.

It has the power to

pass or reject Money Bills

Without Assembly approval, the government

cannot spend state funds

28. How is the Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly appointed?

Answer:

The

members of the Legislative Assembly elect

the Deputy Speaker.

The Deputy Speaker

acts in the absence of the Speaker

He/She

helps in

maintaining order and discipline

in the Assembly.

The Deputy Speaker

performs the Speaker’s duties if needed

29. How does the Governor exercise legislative power?

Answer:

The Governor can

summon and dissolve

the Assembly.

He/She

gives assent to bills

passed by the Legislature.

The Governor can

reserve bills for the President’s approval

He/She

can also

nominate members to the Legislative Council

30. What is the importance of the State Legislature in governance?

Answer:

makes laws

on state subjects (e.g., police, agriculture).

controls the Executive

through debates and motions.

approves financial policies and the budget

It ensures

democratic governance at the state level