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Indian Polity UPPSC 2013 GS-I
Question

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

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

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.

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