- The composition of a Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) in India is detailed in Article 171. - The proportion of members elected by local bodies is one-third, not one-twelfth.
Which one of the following is not a correct statement regarding the provision of Legislative Council in the State Legislature?
Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2019 · Topic: The State Legislature (Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad): Creation, Abolition, Composition, Duration)
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Answer: C. One-twelfth of all members shall be elected by electorates consisting of local bodies and author‐ ities.
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