| #3976 |
What is the retirement age of High Court judges? |
62 years |
| #3977 |
On whose consultation are High Court judges appointed? |
Chief Justice of India, Governor of the state, and other senior judges of the High Court |
| #3978 |
Who appoints the Chief Justice and judges of a High Court? |
The President of India |
| #3979 |
Which Article of the Constitution establishes High Courts in states? |
Article 214 |
| #3980 |
Who ensures the functioning of the legislative procedures in the state? |
Speaker for Vidhan Sabha and Chairman for Vidhan Parishad |
| #3981 |
Can the Governor dissolve Vidhan Parishad? |
No, it is a permanent House |
| #3982 |
Can the state legislature legislate during national emergency on State List subjects? |
Yes, Parliament can legislate, and state powers are suspended |
| #3983 |
Can the state legislature amend the Constitution? |
No, only Parliament can amend the Constitution |
| #3984 |
Can the Governor reserve a bill for the President’s consideration? |
Yes, under Article 200 |
| #3985 |
Can a member of Vidhan Sabha also be a member of Vidhan Parishad? |
No, one cannot be a member of both Houses simultaneously |
| #3986 |
Who controls financial matters in the state? |
Vidhan Sabha, especially for passing the annual budget |
| #3987 |
Can the state legislature punish for breach of privilege? |
Yes, members or outsiders obstructing legislative work can be punished |
| #3988 |
Can a non-member participate in state legislature proceedings? |
Yes, with permission, but cannot vote |
| #3989 |
Can the state legislature make laws on State List subjects? |
Yes, exclusively |
| #3990 |
Can the state legislature make laws on subjects in the Concurrent List? |
Yes, but if there is conflict with Parliament, Parliament’s law prevails |
| #3991 |
Can the state legislature make laws on residuary subjects? |
No, residuary subjects are for Parliament |
| #3992 |
Can Vidhan Parishad suggest amendments to money bills? |
Yes, within 14 days, but Vidhan Sabha has the final say |
| #3993 |
Can money bills originate in Vidhan Parishad? |
No, they must originate in Vidhan Sabha |
| #3994 |
Can the Governor dissolve Vidhan Sabha? |
Yes, on the advice of the Chief Minister |
| #3995 |
Can the Governor summon or prorogue the state legislature? |
Yes |
| #3996 |
Who nominates members to Vidhan Sabha? |
In some states, the Governor can nominate members from the Anglo-Indian community (now abolished by the 104th Amendment) |
| #3997 |
Who nominates members to Vidhan Parishad? |
The Governor, for distinguished people in literature, science, art, or social service |
| #3998 |
Is the Vidhan Parishad a permanent body? |
Yes, one-third of its members retire every two years |
| #3999 |
What is the term of Vidhan Parishad members? |
Six years |
| #4000 |
Can Vidhan Sabha be dissolved before its term? |
Yes, by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister |