Question
UPSC Prelims 2015 Question:
Consider the following statements:
- The Legislative Council of a State in India can be larger in size than half of the Legislative Assembly of that particular State.
- The Governor of a State nominates the Chairman of the Legislative Council of that particular State.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 4: Neither 1 nor 2
Detailed Solution
Explanation:
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- In accordance with Article 171 of the Indian Constitution, the size of the State Legislative Council cannot be more than one-third of the membership of the State Legislative Assembly. Also, the size of the Legislative Assembly cannot be less than 40 members. So, Statement 1 is not correct.
- In accordance with Article 171 of the Indian Constitution, the size of the State Legislative Council cannot be more than one-third of the membership of the State Legislative Assembly. Also, the size of the Legislative Assembly cannot be less than 40 members. So, Statement 1 is not correct.
- The Chairman of the Legislative Council is elected by the members from amongst themselves. So, statement 2 is not correct.
Therefore, option (4) is the correct answer.
Subject: Polity | State Legislature
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