11. Who among the following recommended to the Parliament for the abolition of the Legislative Council in a State?
(a) The President of India.
(b) The Governor of the concerned State.
(c) The Legislative Council of the concerned State.
(d) The Legislative Assembly of the concerned state.
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12. In any State of India, Legislative Council can be created or abolished
(a) by the Parliament.
(b) by the President on the recommendation of the Governor of the State.
(c) by the Governor on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers.
(d) by the Parliament as per resolution passed by the Legislative Assembly of the State.
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13. Who among the following can’t be member of Legislative Council?
(a) Member of local bodies.
(b) Teachers of 3 year standing in the state lower in standard than secondary school.
(c) Graduate of 3 year standing and residing within the state.
(d) Person having special knowledge, practical experience of literature, science, art, cooperative movement and social service.
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14. The Legislative Council in a State having bicameral legislature
(a) is known as Upper House.
(b) can be abolished or created in the States having unicameral legislatures through an Act of the Parliament.
(c) can be abolished by the Governor on a resolution passed by a two-thirds majority by the State Legislative Assembly.
(d) can be abolished by the President on the recommendation of the Governor.
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15. The provisions of the Constitution relating to the establishment and abolition of the Legislative Councils can be amended by
(a) two-thirds majority of the two Houses of Parliament and majority of the States.
(b) special majority by State Legislative Assembly and simple majority of the Parliament.
(c) two-thirds majority of the two Houses of Parliament.
(d) None of the above
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