Question

Q. With reference to the state legislature, consider the following statements:

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 and 3 only
• C. 3 only
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is C 3 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is incorrect: Unlike the provision for the Parliament, the Constitution does not provide for a joint session of the legislature in case of a deadlock over an ordinary bill.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: The legislative power of the Councils is limited. Unlike the Rajya Sabha which has substantial powers to shape non-financial legislation, Legislative Councils lack a constitutional mandate to do so. Legislative Assemblies can override suggestions/amendments made to legislation by the Council in case of any bill.
• Statement 3 is correct: A Money Bill can be introduced only in the Legislative Assembly and not in the Legislative Council just like the Parliament where it can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha and not in the Rajya Sabha.