Q. Which of the following statements is correct with respect to the procedure to create or abolish a State Legislative Council (SLC)?
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[A] SLCs are created by the Parliament of India based on the resolution passed by state legislatures.

[B] SLCs are created by State Legislatures with the consent of the President of India.

[C] SLCs are created by the President of India on the advice of the Union council of Ministers.

[D] SLCs are created by the Governor of the concerned State on the advice of the State’s Council of Ministers.

Answer: A
Notes:

Exp) Option a is the correct answer

The Constitution (Article 169) empowers the Parliament to create or abolish a legislative council, if the legislative assembly of the concerned state passes a resolution tothat effect. Such a resolution must be passed by the state assembly by a special majority, that is, a majority of the total membership of the assembly and a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of the assembly present and voting.

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