Question

In which of the following Vidhan Sabha, the Rajasthan Assembly's seat count was raised to the current level (as of January 2020)?
1. Fifth
2. Fourth
3. Sixth
4. Seventh

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Sixth

The correct answer is Sixth.

• In the Sixth Vidhan Sabha, the Rajasthan Assembly's seat count was raised to the current level (as of January 2020).

• Rajasthan Assembly
  • ​The evolution of the House of people's representatives in Rajasthan has an important place in the constitutional history of India as it was the outcome of the merger of 22 princely States of the erstwhile Rajputana with the Union of India.
  • The legislature, which is running its Fifteenth term, was first elected by the adult franchise in 1952 and this process is continuing with the exceptions of 1967, 1977, 1980, and 1992 when the Presidential Rule was in force.
  • The strength of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly which is determined by the delimitation Commission was 160 in 1952 and presently stands as 200 after many more recommendations of the same Commission.

• 15th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
  • Governor, Rajasthan
    • Shri Kalraj Mishra
  • Speaker, Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
    • Dr. C.P. Joshi
  • Protem Speakers Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
    • Gulab Chand Kataria
  • Chief Minister Rajasthan
    • Sh. Ashok Gehlot