Which of the following state bodies can be abolished entirely by Parliament, but cannot be dissolved?

Parliament, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & Legislative Procedure — question ID 1036

Options

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Explanation

Under Article 169 of the Constitution, Parliament can abolish a Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) or create one if the state assembly passes a resolution to that effect. According to Article 172(2), the Legislative Council is a permanent house and not subject to dissolution.