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

• Its maximum strength is fixed at 500 and minimum strength at 60. It means that its strength varies from 60 to 500 depending on the population size of the state.
• However, in 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.
• Further, some members of the legislative assemblies in Sikkim and Nagaland are also elected indirectly.
• The governor can nominate one member from the Anglo-Indian community, if the community is not adequately represented in the assembly.
• Originally, this provision was to operate for ten years (ie, up to 1960). But this duration has been extended continuously since then by 10 years each time.
• Now, under the 95th Amendment Act of 2009, this is to last until 2020.

Source: Laxmikanth Polity