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Which of the following is true about 'Staggered Term'?

Every Member of Legislative Council (MLC) serves a six-year term, and
A: every three years, 1/3rd of the members retire.
B: every two years, 1/3rd of the members retire.
C: every year, 1/2 of the members retire.
D: every two years, 1/2 of the members retire.

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Solution

The correct option is B B
The Legislative Council is a permanent house and cannot be dissolved. Every Member of Legislative Council (MLC) serves a six-year term, and every two years, 1/3rd of the members retire. This is called a 'Staggered Term'.

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