Understanding State Legislative Assemblies Minimum Membership

This question asks us to evaluate statements about the minimum number of members required for the Legislative Assemblies (Vidhan Sabha) of Sikkim, Mizoram, and Goa. The composition of State Legislative Assemblies is governed by the Constitution of India, specifically Article 170, with special provisions for certain states.

Analysis of Statement (a): Sikkim Legislative Assembly

Statement (a) says: "The Legislative Assembly of the State of Sikkim shall consist of not less than thirty members."

• Article 371F of the Constitution of India, added by the 36th Amendment Act, 1975, specifically addresses the special provisions for Sikkim.
• This article stipulates that the Legislative Assembly of Sikkim shall consist of not less than thirty members.
• Therefore, statement (a) is correct.

Analysis of Statement (b): Mizoram Legislative Assembly

Statement (b) says: "The Legislative Assembly of the State of Mizoram shall consist of not less than thirty members."

• Article 371G of the Constitution of India, added by the 53rd Amendment Act, 1986, deals with the special provisions for Mizoram.
• This article states that the Legislative Assembly of Mizoram shall consist of not less than forty members.
• Since the required minimum is 40, not 30, statement (b) is incorrect.

Analysis of Statement (c): Goa Legislative Assembly

Statement (c) says: "The Legislative Assembly of the State of Goa shall consist of not less than thirty members."

• Article 371I of the Constitution of India, added by the 56th Amendment Act, 1987, concerns the special provisions for Goa.
• This article mandates that the Legislative Assembly of Goa shall consist of not less than thirty members.
• Therefore, statement (c) is correct.

Conclusion on Correct Statements

• Statement (a) is correct (Sikkim minimum 30 members).
• Statement (b) is incorrect (Mizoram minimum 40 members).
• Statement (c) is correct (Goa minimum 30 members).

Based on the analysis, only statements (a) and (c) are correct. This corresponds to option 4.