Question

Which one of the following states has a bicameral legislature?
A.Kerala
B.Andhra Pradesh
C.Odisha
D Assam

Answer 1

Hint: A bicameral legislature is when the government of a state or a country officially has two legislatures or chambers. There are a total of six states in India that have a bicameral legislature.

Complete answer:
In India, there are a total of six states which have a bicameral legislature and the rest of the states have a unicameral legislature as usual. The states that have a bicameral legislature are Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Bihar and Telangana. In a state bicameral legislature, there is an upper house which is called the State Legislative Assembly also known as Vidhan Parishad. One-third of these members are elected every two years when their term ends. The reason these states have a bicameral legislature is so that the central legislative branch does not have too much power and cannot abuse its power. It is supposed to provide a balance of power between both the legislatures.
Option A. Kerala is a state that has a unicameral legislature.
Option B. Andhra Pradesh is one of the six states in India to have a bicameral legislature
Option C. Odisha does not have a Bicameral legislature. It has a unicameral legislature.
Option D. Assam does not have a Bicameral legislature. It has a unicameral legislature.

The correct answer to this question is option B - Andhra Pradesh.

Note: Do not get confused between a unicameral and bicameral legislature. In a unicameral legislature, the state or government has only one legislature whereas in a bicameral legislature the state or government has two legislatures, like in the case of Andhra Pradesh.