In which year was the number of seats in the Haryana Vidhan Sabha increased to 90?

The correct answer is '1977'.

Key Points

• The Haryana Legislative Assembly or the Haryana Vidhan Sabha is the unicameral state legislature of Haryana state in India.
• The house initially had 54 seats, ten reserved for scheduled castes, this was increased to 81 seats in March 1967, and 90 seats (including 17 reserved seats) in 1977.

• The members are directly elected for a term of five years

Hence, the correct answer is 1977.

Additional Information

•  Legislative Assembly
  • The State Legislative Assembly is a legislative body in the states and union territories of India.
  • In the 28 states and 3 union territories with a unicameral state legislature, it is the sole legislative body.
  • In 6 states, it is the lower house of their bicameral state legislatures.
  • Each Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) is directly elected to serve 5-year terms.
  • A State Legislative Assembly may be dissolved in a state of emergency, by the Governor at the request of the Chief Minister, or if a motion of no confidence is passed against the ruling majority party or coalition.
• Legislative Council
  • The second and upper house of the state legislature is the Legislative Council.
  • It is a permanent house. Therefore, the Governor cannot dissolve it.
  • According to Article 171(3), the members of the Legislative Council are indirectly elected.
  • Each member remains a member of the Legislative Council for 6 years.