An Ordinary bill passed by the State Assembly can be delayed by the Legislative Council for a maximum period of – (1) 1 month (2) 6 months (3) 3 months (4) 4 months

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(4) 4 months Explanation: In case of difference between the two Houses there is no provision for a joint sitting of the State Legislature. The Legislative Council can only delay the passage of an ordinary bill for a maximum period of four months. Likewise control over the Executive is placed in hands of the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council has no share in this power.

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