Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India contains provisions for the abolition and creation of Legislative Councils?

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Q: 68 (CAPF/2016)

Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India contains provisions for the abolition and creation of Legislative Councils?

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Polity

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CAPF

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Article 169 of the Constitution of India contains provisions for the abolition and creation of Legislative Councils. The Legislative Council is the upper house of the state legislature, and its members are not elected directly by the people, but rather are chosen through an indirect process.

Let`s examine the other options to better understand why they are incorrect:

- Option 1: Article 171 does not contain provisions for the abolition and creation of Legislative Councils. Instead, it deals with the composition of the Legislative Councils and provides details regarding the qualifications and disqualifications of its members.

- Option 3: Article 356, also known as President`s Rule, deals with the imposition of President`s Rule in a state. It does not contain provisions for the abolition and creation of Legislative Councils.

- Option 4: Article 182 does not contain provisions for the abolition and creation of Legislative Councils. It pertains to the duties of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2 - Article 169. It is important to remember this article when studying the Constitution`s provisions regarding the legislative council system in India.

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