Q. Consider the following statements regarding state legislative council:
1.The maximum strength of the council is fixed at one-fifth of the total strength of the assembly.
2.The minimum strength of the council is fixed at 60.
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

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation: Unlike the members of the legislative assembly, the members of the legislative council are indirectly elected.

  • The maximum strength of the council is fixed at one-third of the total strength of the assembly and the minimum strength is fixed at 40.
  • It means that the size of the council depends on the size of the assembly of the state concerned.

Source: Laxmikanth’s Polity

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