Question

Which state has the largest Legislative Assembly in terms of capacity?
A.Bihar
B.Madhya Pradesh
C.Maharashtra
D.Uttar Pradesh

Answer 1

Hint:A member of the Legislative Assembly is someone who is elected as a representative by the voters of an electoral district(constituency) to the legislature of the State government in the Indian form of government . From each constituency,people choose one representative on their behalf, who on the other hand will become a member of the Legislative Assembly.

Complete answer:
In the Legislative Assembly there consists of members not more than 500 and not lesser than 60 members. The biggest state in India, which is Uttar Pradesh has about 404 members in its legislative assembly. Those states which are small in size and having small populations have a provision of having fewer number of members in their legislative assembly.
States like Mizoram and Goa have 40 members each and Sikkim has a total number of 32 legislative members and Nagaland having 60 members. On the other hand, the union territory of Puducherry has 33 members. All the members of the Legislative Assembly are elected based on the principle of adult franchise and among these members, one member is elected from one constituency.
The most important function of the legislature is to make laws. The state legislature has the power to make laws on all aspects to which the Parliament cannot legislate.

Hence, the correct answer is option (D).

Note:The term of the Legislative Assembly is for 5 years and it can be dissolved earlier by the Governor on the request of the concerned Chief Minister of a state. The term of the Legislative Assembly can be extended at the time of emergency.