Which one of the following States of India does not have a Legislative Council so far even though the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956 provides for it?
- AMaharashtra
- BBihar
- CKarnataka
- DMadhya PradeshCorrect
Explanation
The correct answer is D because of a unique historical provision in the Constitution Seventh Amendment Act of 1956. This amendment included a provision for the creation of a Legislative Council in Madhya Pradesh. However, for the council to actually be established, a notification by the President was required. Since no such notification has been issued by the President to date, Madhya Pradesh continues to have a unicameral legislature. In contrast, Maharashtra, Bihar, and Karnataka have functional and established Legislative Councils.
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