[Solved] The limitations on the authority of the State Legislature do not include:

Q.	The limitations on the authority of the State Legislature do not include:
A.	Parliament's authority to make laws on subjects in the State List during an Emergency
B.	Parliament's authority to make Laws on State subjects if Rajya Sabha passes a resolution as required by the Constitution
C.	the Governor's discretionary power to dissolve the legislature
D.	the Governor's power to reserve certain bills for the consideration of the President
Answer» C. the Governor's discretionary power to dissolve the legislature

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