Question

Members of the Legislative Council (MLCs) are elected by the people.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

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 of the members are nominated by the governors from among persons who have special knowledge or practical experience of literature, science, art, etc.