These members are nominated by Governor or on the recommendation of President. - Legislative Councils (Vidhan Parishad) exist in only a few Indian states. - Their composition is partly elected and partly nominated. - The total strength is capped at 1/3rd of the corresponding Assembly's strength, with a minimum of 40 members. - Nominated members (approx. 1/6th) are nominated by the Governor.
Which of the following statement(s) is(are) correct? 1. The total strength of a Legislative Council shall not exceed 40 members subject to minimum of one-third strength of Legislative Assembly. 2. The Legislative Council can have maximum of one-sixth nominated members.
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2018 · Topic: The State Legislature (Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad): Creation, Abolition, Composition, Duration)
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