The correct answer is: B. Legislative Council
The Vidhan Parishad is the upper house of the state legislature in some Indian states. It is also known as the Legislative Council. The Vidhan Parishad is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. It is composed of members who are elected by an electoral college consisting of members of the Legislative Assembly, local bodies, and graduates and teachers. The term of office of a member of the Vidhan Parishad is six years.
The Vidhan Parishad has a number of powers, including the power to make laws on certain subjects, the power to amend the Constitution of India, and the power to remove the Governor from office. The Vidhan Parishad also has the power to scrutinize the budget and to recommend changes to it.
The Vidhan Parishad is an important part of the state legislature and plays a vital role in the governance of the state.
The other options are incorrect because:
- A. Legislative Assembly is the lower house of the state legislature.
- C. Legislature is a general term used to refer to the law-making body of a country or state.
- D. None of the above is the correct answer.