Which of the following states has a Legislative Council?

The correct answer is Andhra Pradesh.

• Andhra Pradesh has a Legislative Council.

Key Points

• The State Legislature
  • Only 6 States, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, Telangana, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh are having a Bicameral legislature.
  • As per Article 169, if the Legislative Assembly passes a resolution for abolishing or creating of the Legislative Council by a majority of the total membership of the Assembly and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting.
  • The size of the Legislative Council may vary, but its membership should not be more than 1/3rd of the membership of the Legislative Assembly but not less than 40.
  • 5/6th of the total number of members of the Council is indirectly elected and 1/6th is nominated by the Governor.
  • Of the total number of members of a Legislative Council:
    • 1/3rd elected from local bodies (municipalities and district boards).
    • 1/12th elected by graduates of 3 years standing and residing in the state.
    • 1/12th elected by teachers of 3 years standing in the State, not lower in standing than secondary school.
    • 1/3rd elected by the members of the Legislative Assembly of the State from amongst persons, who are not members of the assembly.