Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Vidhan Parishad
The correct answer is Vidhan Parishad.
- The power of abolition and creation of the State legislative council is vested in the Parliament of India as per article 169.
- To create or to abolish a state legislative council, the state legislative assembly must pass a resolution, which must be supported by the majority of the strength of the house and the 2/3rd majority of the present and voting (Absolute + Special Majority).
- When a legislative council is created or abolished, the Constitution of India is also changed. However, still, such type of law is not considered a Constitution Amendment Bill under Article 368.
- The resolution to create and abolish a state legislative council is to be asserted by the President also.
- Rajya Sabha
- The Rajya Sabha should consist of not more than 250 members - 238 members representing the States and Union Territories, and 12 members nominated by the President.
- Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. However, one-third of the members retire every second year and are replaced by newly elected members. Each member is elected for a term of six years.
- The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
- The House also elects a Deputy Chairman from among its members. Besides, there is also a panel of "Vice Chairmen" in the Rajya Sabha. The senior-most minister, who is a member of Rajya Sabha, is appointed by the Prime Minister as Leader of the House.
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