Which one of the following states has a 'bicameral legislature'?

The correct answer is Karnataka . Key Points A bicameral legislature refers to a system of governance where there are two houses in the legislature: the Legislative Assembly (Lower House) and the Legislative Council (Upper House). Karnataka is one of the states in India that has a bicameral legislature, consisting of the Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) and the Vidhan Parishad (Legislative Council). The Legislative Assembly is comprised of members who are directly elected by the people during state elections. The Legislative Council is a permanent body and is partially elected by various electorates such as graduates, teachers, and members of local bodies, while some members are nominated by the Governor. Karnataka's Legislative Council plays a significant role in reviewing and amending legislation proposed by the Legislative Assembly. Other states in India with bicameral legislatures include Bihar, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir. The concept of bicameral legislatures in India is derived from the Government of India Act, 1919 , and is mentioned under Article 169 of the Indian Constitution. Additional Information Gujarat Gujarat has a unicameral legislature, which consists only of the Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha). There is no Legislative Council in Gujarat. Assam Assam , like Gujarat, has a unicameral legislature with only a Legislative Assembly. The Legislative Council was abolished in Assam in 1947. Kerala Kerala also has a unicameral legislature, consisting only of the Legislative Assembly. Kerala does not have a Legislative Council.