Question

A Bicameral Legislature of the State consists of ...............

• A. Member of Legislative Assembly only
• B. Member of Legislative Council only
• C. Member of Legislative Assembly, Member of Legislative Council and Governor
• D. Member of Legislative Assembly and Member of Legislative Council

Hint:

Remember the analogy with the Union Parliament. The Parliament of India consists of the President, the Lok Sabha, and the Rajya Sabha. Similarly, a State Legislature consists of the Governor and the legislative house(s). The head of the executive (President/Governor) is always an integral part of the legislature.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Concept
The question asks for the components of a bicameral (two-house) state legislature in India.

Step 2: Constitutional Provisions
According to Article 168 of the Constitution of India, the Legislature of a State consists of the Governor and:


In states with a unicameral legislature: the Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha).
In states with a bicameral legislature: two Houses, the Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) and the Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad).
Therefore, the legislature is not just the houses but also includes the Governor, who is an integral part of it. The Governor's assent is required for a bill to become law.

Step 3: Evaluating the Options


(A) and (B): Incorrect as they describe a unicameral system and omit the other house and the Governor.
(D) Member of Legislative Assembly and Member of Legislative Council: This is incomplete as it omits the Governor, who is constitutionally part of the State Legislature.
(C) Member of Legislative Assembly, Member of Legislative Council and Governor: This correctly lists all three components of a bicameral state legislature: the two houses and the Governor.

Step 4: Final Answer
A bicameral State Legislature comprises the Governor and the two houses (Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council). Therefore, option (C) is the most complete and correct answer.