CAPF AC 2016 PYQ with Answer — Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India cont…

2016 · Q68

Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India contains provisions for the abolition and creation of Legislative Councils?

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AArticle 171
BArticle 169
CArticle 356
DArticle 182

Explanation

Article 169 empowers Parliament to provide for the abolition or creation of Legislative Councils in states (on the state's resolution passed by special majority). Article 171 deals with the composition of Legislative Councils, Article 356 with President's rule, and Article 182 with the Chairman/Deputy Chairman of the Council. Hence Article 169 is correct.