The number of Himachal Pradesh legislative assembly members is?

Appeared in: HPSSSB Staff Nurse - 2016

Explanation

The Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, or Vidhan Sabha, is the unicameral legislature of the state of Himachal Pradesh.
It is composed of 68 members (MLAs) who are directly elected from single-seat constituencies to serve five-year terms.
Out of the 68 seats, 17 are reserved for candidates from the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 3 are reserved for candidates from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).

Option A: 4 represents the number of Lok Sabha (House of the People) constituencies in Himachal Pradesh, not the number of Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) seats.
Option B: 52 is an incorrect number and does not correspond to the legislative assembly size of Himachal Pradesh or any other major constitutional body related to the state.
Option D: 72 is an incorrect count for Himachal Pradesh's assembly. It might be confused with the assembly size of other states.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Indian Polity: State Legislature Composition as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
While not a clinical topic, general knowledge is part of a holistic nursing education and helps in building rapport with patients and understanding the societal context.
Awareness of the local political structure is beneficial for community health nurses who may need to coordinate with local representatives (MLAs) for health initiatives and resource mobilization.
What if? If the question had asked about the upper house (Legislative Council or Vidhan Parishad) in Himachal Pradesh, the answer would be that it does not exist, as Himachal Pradesh has a unicameral legislature.

How to Approach the Question

This is a factual recall question from the subject of Indian Polity.
First, identify the key components of the question: 'Himachal Pradesh' and 'legislative assembly members'.
The question asks for a specific number. Access your knowledge base about the composition of Indian state legislatures.
Recall the number of MLAs for Himachal Pradesh.
Scan the options to find the correct number, which is 68.
Differentiate this from other related numbers, such as the number of Lok Sabha seats (4), to avoid common mistakes.

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