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What is meant by a 'special majority' as required by state legislative assemblies for creating or abolishing a Legislative Council under Article 169?
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- 1A majority of not less than two-thirds of the total strength of the House.
- 2A simple majority of the total membership of the Assembly.
- 3A majority of the total membership of the Assembly and a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of the Assembly present and voting.✓
- 4A majority of two-thirds of the members present and voting.
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A majority of the total membership of the Assembly and a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of the Assembly present and voting.
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