State legislatures: Members of a State Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) are elected for what term? Consider the normal tenure under the Constitution unless dissolved earlier. Choose the correct duration.

Given data

• Asks the normal tenure of a State Legislative Assembly.

Concept/Approach
Article 172 provides a normal five-year term from the date of its first meeting, subject to dissolution sooner; the term can be extended during a national emergency.

Common pitfalls
Confusing with the (former) six-year term of the erstwhile Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly under the old state constitution (now not applicable) or with Rajya Sabha's six-year term.

Final Answer
5 years