Question

How many members will be nominated in Legistative Council?

• A. $1/3$
• B. $1/2$
• C. $1/6$
• D. $1/4$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $1/6$

The members of Legislative council of the State legislature are indirectly elected. They are elected in the following manner:

1/3 are elected by the members of local bodies.

1/12 are elected by the graduates of three years within the state.

1/12 are elected by the teachers of three years standing and residing in the state(secondary school teachers)

1/3 are elected by the members of the legislative assembly from among persons who are not members of the assembly.

the rest (1/6) of the members are nominated by the governors from among persons who have special knowledge or practical experience of literature, science, art, etc.