Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The strength of legislative assembly maximum is fixed at 500 and minimum at 60.
2.The legislative assembly consists of representatives directly elected by the people based on universal adult franchise.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: The legislative assembly consists of representatives directly elected by the people on the basis of the universal adult franchise.

  • Its maximum strength is fixed at 500 and minimum strength at 60.
  • It means its strength varies from 60 to 500 depending on the state’s population size.
  • However, in the case of Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Goa, the minimum number is fixed at 30 and in case of Mizoram and Nagaland; it is 40 and 46 respectively.

Source: Laxmikanth

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