UPSC Indian Polity and Civics The State Judiciary Question Bank State Government

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    36. Consider the following statements :       [IAS Prelims 2015]
    1. The Legislative Council of a State in India can be larger in size than half of the Legislative Assembly of that particular State
    2. The Governor of a State nominates the Chairman of Legislative Council of that particular State,
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    A) 1 only              

    B) 2 only

    C) Both 1 and 2                 

    D) Neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    The maximum strength of the legislative council is fixed at one third of the total strength of the legislative assembly and the minimum strength is fixed at 40. The chairman of the legislative council is elected by the council itself from amongst its members.


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