Which of the following states has the Legislative Council?

The correct answer is 'Karnataka'.

Key Points

• At present, 6 states out of 28 states of India have the Legislative Council. These 6 states are -
  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Telangana
  • Karnataka
  • Maharashtra
  • Uttar Pradesh
  • Bihar
• Jharkhand, Odisha, and Gujarat have a unicameral legislature. These states have a Legislative Assembly only.

Hence, the correct answer is Karnataka.

Additional Information

•  Legislative Assembly
  • The State Legislative Assembly is a legislative body in the states and union territories of India.
  • In the 28 states and 3 union territories with a unicameral state legislature, it is the sole legislative body.
  • In 6 states, it is the lower house of their bicameral state legislatures.
  • Each Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) is directly elected to serve 5-year terms.
  • A State Legislative Assembly may be dissolved in a state of emergency, by the Governor at the request of the Chief Minister, or if a motion of no confidence is passed against the ruling majority party or coalition.
• Legislative Council
  • The second and upper house of the state legislature is the Legislative Council.
  • It is a permanent house. Therefore, the Governor cannot dissolve it.
  • According to Article 171(3), the members of the Legislative Council are indirectly elected.
  • Each member remains a member of the Legislative Council for 6 years.

Hint

• Trick to remember Indian States with Bicameral Legislature (Legislative Council) -
  • KUMBAT
    • K - Karnataka
    • U - Uttar Pradesh
    • M - Maharashtra
    • B - Bihar
    • A - Andhra Pradesh
    • T - Telangana