NCERT Class 11 Political Science — Chapter 6: Legislature

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The Constitution permits bicameralism in States subject to certain conditions. Which of the following States does not follow this arrangement?

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Verified 1 Aug 2026.

Options

AMaharashtra
BTelangana
CKarnataka
DTamil Nadu

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Solution

The correct option is Tamil Nadu.

Explanation

Under Article 168 of the Constitution of India, a State Legislature consists of the Governor and either one or two Houses. A bicameral legislature comprises both the Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) and the Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad), whereas a unicameral legislature consists only of the Legislative Assembly.

Detailed Analysis:

At present, only six states in India possess a bicameral legislature. These states are:
- Andhra Pradesh
- Telangana
- Uttar Pradesh
- Bihar
- Maharashtra
- Karnataka
Tamil Nadu currently operates with a unicameral legislature. The Tamil Nadu Legislative Council was abolished in 1986 through the Tamil Nadu Legislative Council (Abolition) Act, 1986.
Consequently, among the options provided, Tamil Nadu is the only state without a Legislative Council.

Key Takeaway:

Only six Indian states-Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, and Karnataka-currently have a Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad).

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The correct option is Tamil Nadu.

Explanation

Detailed Analysis:

At present, only six states in India possess a bicameral legislature. These states are:
- Andhra Pradesh
- Telangana
- Uttar Pradesh
- Bihar
- Maharashtra
- Karnataka
Tamil Nadu currently operates with a unicameral legislature. The Tamil Nadu Legislative Council was abolished in 1986 through the Tamil Nadu Legislative Council (Abolition) Act, 1986.
Consequently, among the options provided, Tamil Nadu is the only state without a Legislative Council.

Key Takeaway:

Only six Indian states-Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, and Karnataka-currently have a Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad).