Which of the following statements regarding legislative councils is are correct 1 Parliament c...........

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Which of the following statements regarding

legislative councils is/are correct?

1. Parliament can abolish or create a

Legislative Council if the concerned

legislative assembly passes a resolution

to that effect with simple majority.

2. Parliament derives its power to

create/abolish a legislative council from

Article 368.

Select the correct answer

1 and 2

none

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Explanation:

Both the statements given are incorrect.
Statement 1 is incorrect: Special majority is required in a State Assembly for the resolution to be passed to
create/abolish Legislative Council.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Parliament's power to create/abolish legislative council is like an ordinary piece
of legislation and it doesn't fall under Article 368.