- Statement a: Odisha Legislative Assembly passed a resolution for the creation of a Legislative Council in 2018. This statement is factually correct. - Statement b: As of the analysis date, six states in India have Legislative Councils: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. The statement says "five States", which is false. - Statement c: Proposals from the Legislative Assemblies of Kerala (2010) and Gujarat (2003) for the creation of Legislative Councils are pending in Parliament for necessary legislation. This statement is correct. - Statement d: As per Article 171(3)(b) of the Constitution, one-twelfth of the members of a Legislative Council are elected by electorates consisting of registered graduates of three years' standing residing in the state. This statement is correct.
Consider the following statements: a. Odisha Legislative Assembly passed resolution for creation of Legislative Council recently. b. Currently, five States have Legislative Councils. c. Proposals to create Legislative Councils in Kerala and Gujarat are pending in Parliament. d. 1/12th members of Legislative Council are elected by registered graduates. Which of the above statements are correct?
Asked in MPSC CS Prelims 2019 · Topic: The State Legislature (Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad): Creation, Abolition, Composition, Duration)
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