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This page covers SSC MTS Parliament & State Legislature with complete concept notes, 15 graded practice MCQs, key points and exam-specific tips. Free to study.
Parliament has two houses - Lok Sabha (Lower House) and Rajya Sabha (Upper House). This is called bicameral system. State Legislatures can be unicameral (one house) or bicameral (two houses). Most states have only Vidhan Sabha.
Only 6 states currently have both Vidhan Sabha and Vidhan Parishad
๐กKey Composition Rules
Lok Sabha has maximum 552 members (530 from states + 20 from UTs + 2 Anglo-Indians). Current strength is 543. Rajya Sabha has maximum 250 members (238 elected + 12 nominated). Current strength is 245.
State Vidhan Sabha can have 60 to 500 members. Vidhan Parishad cannot exceed 1/3rd of Vidhan Sabha strength
๐Term Duration Formula
Lok Sabha Term = 5 years (can be extended during emergency)
Rajya Sabha Term = 6 years (1/3rd retire every 2 years)
Vidhan Sabha Term = 5 years
Vidhan Parishad Term = 6 years (1/3rd retire every 2 years)
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Exam Patterns
What examiners ask โ read before attempting PYQs
โกShortcut Trick - House Powers
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Recall constitutional provision - Article 85
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Remember the rule - Not more than 6 months between sessions
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Apply logic - This ensures regular functioning
Answer: 6 months maximum gap is allowed between two Parliamentary sessions
โ๏ธWorked Example 2
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Apply the 1/3rd rule from Article 171
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Calculate - 200 รท 3 = 66.67
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Round down as per constitutional provision
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Also check minimum limit (40 members)
Answer: Maximum 66 members in Vidhan Parishad (1/3rd of 200 = 66.67, rounded to 66)
โกMoney Bill Shortcut
Remember '1-14-24' rule:
1 = Only Lok Sabha can introduce
14 = Rajya Sabha gets 14 days to recommend
24 = If not returned in 14 days, deemed passed after 24 hours
Common Trap: Students often confuse Rajya Sabha's role in Money Bills. Rajya Sabha CANNOT reject Money Bills - it can only recommend changes. Lok Sabha may accept or reject these recommendations. This is the #1 mistake in Parliament questions
โSpecial Powers Distinction
Lok Sabha has exclusive power over Money Bills and No-Confidence Motion. Rajya Sabha has exclusive powers over creation of new All India Services and declaring national emergency over state subjects. Both houses have equal powers in constitutional amendments and impeachment processes.
State Legislature follows similar patterns but with variations. States with bicameral legislature follow almost identical procedures as Parliament.
Governor plays the role similar to President at state level for legislative processes.
Test Parliament & State Legislature under exam conditions
Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the composition and powers of the State Legislature?
Practice 2easy
Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the Right to Life and Personal Liberty to all citizens?
Practice 3easy
Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Duty as per Article 51A of the Indian Constitution?
Practice 4medium
Which article of the Indian Constitution defines the composition and powers of the State Legislative Assembly?
Practice 5medium
Under Article 102 of the Indian Constitution, which of the following is NOT a disqualification for membership of Parliament?
Practice 6medium
Which article of the Indian Constitution defines the composition and powers of the Lok Sabha?
Practice 7medium
According to Article 110 of the Indian Constitution, what is the definition of a 'Money Bill'?
Practice 8medium
Which article of the Indian Constitution grants the President the power to summon and prorogue Parliament?
Practice 9medium
Which of the following statements about the Rajya Sabha is correct according to the Indian Constitution?
Practice 10hard
Under Article 110 of the Indian Constitution, a bill is classified as a Money Bill if it contains provisions relating to certain matters. Which of the following is NOT a matter covered under the definition of a Money Bill?
Practice 11hard
The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 made significant changes to the Indian Constitution during the Emergency. Which of the following was NOT a change introduced by the 42nd Amendment?
Practice 12hard
Article 368 of the Indian Constitution outlines the amendment procedure. According to this article, which type of constitutional amendment requires ratification by the legislatures of at least half of the States in addition to parliamentary approval?
Practice 13hard
Under Article 368 of the Indian Constitution, which of the following amendments requires ratification by the legislatures of not less than one-half of the States in addition to passage by both Houses of Parliament?
Practice 14hard
Which article of the Indian Constitution establishes the procedure for the removal of the President, and what is the minimum number of members required to sign the impeachment notice in the Lok Sabha?
Practice 15hard
The 91st Amendment to the Indian Constitution introduced a constitutional limit on the size of the Council of Ministers. What is the maximum number of ministers (including the Prime Minister) that can be appointed, and what fraction of the Lok Sabha strength does this represent?
60-Second Revision โ Parliament & State Legislature
Remember: Lok Sabha 543, Rajya Sabha 245 current strength
Formula: Vidhan Parishad = 1/3rd of Vidhan Sabha maximum
Trap: Rajya Sabha cannot reject Money Bills, only recommend changes
Remember: 6 months maximum gap between Parliamentary sessions