Question

State the differences between the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council.

Answer 1

Hint - Mention how the Legislative Assembly and Council have different compositions, tenure and other features.

Answer

Legislative Assembly	Legislative Council
Called the Vidhan Sabha.	Called the Vidhan Parishad.
Members are elected directly.	Members are elected indirectly.
Is a temporary house as its members have a term of 5 years.	Is a permanent house as only 1/3rd of its members retire after every 2 years. Each member serves a term of 6 years.
The Speaker is the presiding officer.	The Chairperson is the presiding officer.
Maximum strength - 500	Maximum strength - 1/3rd of the total members of the Assembly.
Minimum strength - 60	Minimum strength - 40