Question

Consider the following statements regarding state legislative council:
1. The maximum strength of the council is fixed at one-third of the total strength of the assembly and the minimum strength is fixed at 40.
2. 2/3rd members of legislative council are elected by the members of local bodies in the state like municipalities, district boards etc.
3. Constitution has fixed the maximum and the minimum limits of strength of legislative council.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

• A. Only 1 and 2
• B. Only 1 and 3
• C. Only 1
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Only 1 and 3

The strength of any council shall not exceed 1/3^rd of the strength of the state assembly. But for smaller states, the minimum strength of the council can be 40. The members of the Legislative Councils comprise of people elected through five different constituencies.
1. One third (1/3^rd) of the members are elected by representatives of the Local Authorities (like Municipalities, Zilla Parishads, Block Parishads etc)
2. One third (1/3^rd) of the members are elected by members of the Legislative Assembly (the same person can’t be a member of both the houses)
3. One-twelfth (1/12^th) of the members are elected by the Graduates in the state
4. One-twelfth (1/12^th) of the members are elected by the Teachers in the state
5. The remaining members are nominated by the Governor. Those nominated by the Governor should have special knowledge or practical experience in Literature, science, art, co-operative movement and social service.