UPPCS Mains 2024 GS-5 Q15: “If a Second Chamber dissents from the first, it is mischievous; if…
“If a Second Chamber dissents from the first, it is mischievous; if it agrees, it is superfluous.” In the light of this famous statement, discuss the utility of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council.
“यदि दूसरा सदन पहले सदन से असहमत हो तो वह शरारतपूर्ण है; यदि वह सहमत हो तो अनावश्यक है ।” इस प्रसिद्ध कथन के प्रकाश में उत्तर प्रदेश विधान परिषद की उपयोगिता की चर्चा कीजिए ।
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Same theme in other UPPCS Mains papers
- MAINS UPPCS Mains 2025 · GS Paper V · Section B · Q16Discuss the composition, powers and functions of the Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh.
- MAINS UPPCS Mains 2023 · GS Paper V · Section A · Q2Discuss the nature of regional parties in Uttar Pradesh. Throw light on their importance in the politics of state.
- MAINS UPPCS Mains 2023 · GS Paper II · Section B · Q14Describe the law-making process in the Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh.
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