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Question

Under which one of the following articles of Indian Constitution, the provision of creation or abolition of Legislative Councils in States is made?

  1. Article 168
  2. Article 169
  3. Article 170
  4. Article 171

Answer:

Option B: Article 169

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Article 169”.

Article 169 of the Constitution allows Parliament to either create or abolish a Council in a state, if the Legislative Assembly of the State passes a resolution to that effect.