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What is bicameralism?

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Division of power between the Central Government and all the state governments
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Division of power between the state governments and local self governance
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The presence of two chambers in the legislature
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Division of power between the three organs of government
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The correct option is C The presence of two chambers in the legislature
Bicameralism signifies the division of the legislature into the Lower House and the Upper House. The modern bicameral system dates back to the beginnings of constitutional government in 17th-century England. India has a bicameral legislature comprising of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.

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