What is the full form of "MLA"?

The correct answer is Member of the Legislative Assembly.

Key Points 

• The qualifications to become a member of the state assembly are:
  • The person must be a citizen of India
  • The person must have completed the age of 25 years
  • The person must not hold an office of profit
  • The person must possess qualifications laid down by the Parliament of India 
  • The person must not be of unsound mind and should not have been disqualified by a competent court
• A person can become a member of the Legislative Assembly unless they are a voter from any constituency of the State.

Additional Information 

• The primary responsibility of an MLA is closely tied to the smooth and efficient functioning of the state assembly, the three main functions of the assembly being to make laws, to hold the state executive accountable, and to sanction public expenditure.
• According to Article 164 of the Constitution, the Governor appoints the Chief Minister and on the latter’s advice, also other ministers for the council from the elected members of the assembly.
• Before a Minister enters his/her office, the Governor administers the oath or affirmation of office.