Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India contains provisions for the abolition and creation of Legislative Councils ?
Article 171
Article 169
Article 356
Article 182
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– Article 169: Lays down that Parliament may, by law, create or abolish a Legislative Council in a state if the Legislative Assembly of that state passes a resolution to that effect by a special majority (two-thirds of members present and voting, and a majority of the total membership of the House).
– Article 171: Deals with the composition of the Legislative Councils.
– Article 356: Relates to the imposition of President’s Rule in a state due to the failure of constitutional machinery.
– Article 182: Deals with the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Council.