Consider the following statements. |
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) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: D
Solution :
Exp. [d] According to the Article-171(l) of 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 that state. The total number of members in the Legislative Council of a state shall in no case be less than 40. The Chairman of Legislative Council is elected by the Council itself from amongst its members. Hence, option is correct.You need to login to perform this action.
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