Question

What is the minimum age of qualification for membership in the legislative assembly and legislative council of the state respectively?
A) $30$and $35$
B) $20$ and $25$
C) $25$ and $30$
D) $18$ and $21$

Answer 1

Hint: Qualification of a member in legislative assembly is similar to that of the parliament. The minimum age for being a member in parliament is $25$ years. While the minimum age for being a member of the legislative council is more than that of a member of the legislative assembly.

Complete answer:
As per the law, any Indian citizen not less than $25$ years in age can be a member of the legislative assembly. Also, a citizen of India not less than $30$ years in age can be a member of the legislative council. In both the cases, the person should not be disqualified by law, meaning the person should not be of unsound mind, insolvent, or a convict. Further, the person’s name should be enrolled in the voter’s list of the state in which he or she is standing for elections. The member of legislative assembly is the representative of the people who have chosen him or her from their constituency. The legislative assembly comprises not more than $500$ but not less than $60$ members. The term of a member of the legislative assembly is five years which may be dissolved earlier by the state governor at the request of the chief minister. Lawmaking is the most important power of the legislature.
The legislative council is present in those states which have a bicameral state legislature. The constitution has given minimum powers to members of legislative councils. They cannot make or break the state government. Also, they don’t have any role in passing the annual budget.
The term of members of the legislative council is for six years.
So, the correct answer is Option C.

Note: Legislative assembly is also known as the Vidhan Sabha. Currently, there are $4036$ members in the legislative assembly. While $6$ out of $28$ states have a legislative council. The chairman and deputy chairman of legislative councils have been given the same powers as enjoyed by the cabinet minister of the state.