Which Section of the Jammu and Kashmir Constitution deals with the composition of the Legislative Assembly of the State?

Section 46
Section 43
Section 47
Section 49

The correct answer is Section 47 of the Jammu and Kashmir Constitution.

Section 47 of the Jammu and Kashmir Constitution deals with the composition of the Legislative Assembly of the State. It states that the Legislative Assembly of the State shall consist of not more than 87 members, of whom not more than 43 shall be elected from the Kashmir Valley, not more than 32 shall be elected from the Jammu Province and not more than 12 shall be elected from the Ladakh region.

The Assembly is composed of elected members and nominated members. The elected members are elected from territorial constituencies in the State. The nominated members are nominated by the Governor from amongst persons who have special knowledge or experience in matters such as literature, science, art, social service, industry, commerce, agriculture, law, education, medicine, engineering, public administration or administration of justice.

The term of the Legislative Assembly is five years, unless sooner dissolved by the Governor. The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly is elected by the members of the Assembly from amongst themselves. The Deputy Speaker is elected by the members of the Assembly from amongst themselves.

The Legislative Assembly has the power to make laws for the peace, order and good government of the State. It also has the power to control the finances of the State. The Legislative Assembly is a powerful body and plays an important role in the governance of the State.