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Polity & Governance2019
With reference to the Legislative Assembly of a State in India, consider the following statements:
  1. The Governor makes a customary address to Members
  2. When a State Legislature does not have a rule on a
particular matter, it follows the Lok Sabha rule on that matter. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Explanation

Both statements are correct regarding the Legislative Assembly of a State in India. The first statement highlights the constitutional role of the Governor, who addresses the Members of the House at the commencement of the first session each year, reaffirming the significance of the Governor in the legislative process. The second statement reflects the procedural flexibility within state legislatures — where, in the absence of specific rules, they can adopt the practices or rules of the Lok Sabha, ensuring continuity and coherence in legislative procedures. This illustrates the hierarchical structure and collaboration between state and central governance in India.

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