Article 169 of the Constitution allows for the creation or abolition of Legislative Councils in States.
Which one of the following States does not have a Legislative Council ?
Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2019 · UPSC CISF AC EXE 2024 · Topic: The State Legislature (Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad): Creation, Abolition, Composition, Duration)
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