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Q: Which of the following statements are correct regarding composition of the State Legislative Council? A. The maximum strength of the Council is fixed at one-third of the total strength of the Assembly. B. The minimum strength of the Council is fixed at 40. C. A total of of 5/6 the total number of members of a Legislative Council are indirectly elected and 1/6 members are nominated. D. The nominations (nominated members) made by the Governor can be challenged in the court.
  • A. Only B, C and D
  • B. A, B, C and D
  • C. Only A, B and C
  • D. Only A, B and B
Correct Answer: Option C - Article 171 deals with the provision of Vidhan Parishad in the state. Article 171 deals with nominations of members to state legislative councils and requires the state Governor to nominate some names of those who have “special knowledge or practical experience. They are nominated in respect of such matters as the following, namely: Literature, science, art, co-operative movement and social service.’’ As per Article 171 of the Indian Constitution, the total number of Members in the Legislative council of a State shall not exceed one-third of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly. Of the total number of Members of the Legislative Council, 1/3 of Members are elected by electorates consisting of the Members of Local Authorities, 1/12 are elected by electorates consisting of graduates residing in the State, 1/12 are elected by electorates consisting of persons engaged in teaching, 1/3 are elected by the Members of Legislative Assembly and the remaining are nominated by the Governor.
C. Article 171 deals with the provision of Vidhan Parishad in the state. Article 171 deals with nominations of members to state legislative councils and requires the state Governor to nominate some names of those who have “special knowledge or practical experience. They are nominated in respect of such matters as the following, namely: Literature, science, art, co-operative movement and social service.’’ As per Article 171 of the Indian Constitution, the total number of Members in the Legislative council of a State shall not exceed one-third of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly. Of the total number of Members of the Legislative Council, 1/3 of Members are elected by electorates consisting of the Members of Local Authorities, 1/12 are elected by electorates consisting of graduates residing in the State, 1/12 are elected by electorates consisting of persons engaged in teaching, 1/3 are elected by the Members of Legislative Assembly and the remaining are nominated by the Governor.

Explanations:

Article 171 deals with the provision of Vidhan Parishad in the state. Article 171 deals with nominations of members to state legislative councils and requires the state Governor to nominate some names of those who have “special knowledge or practical experience. They are nominated in respect of such matters as the following, namely: Literature, science, art, co-operative movement and social service.’’ As per Article 171 of the Indian Constitution, the total number of Members in the Legislative council of a State shall not exceed one-third of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly. Of the total number of Members of the Legislative Council, 1/3 of Members are elected by electorates consisting of the Members of Local Authorities, 1/12 are elected by electorates consisting of graduates residing in the State, 1/12 are elected by electorates consisting of persons engaged in teaching, 1/3 are elected by the Members of Legislative Assembly and the remaining are nominated by the Governor.