Consider the following statements: 1. The Legislative Council of a State in India can be larger in size than half of the Legislative Assembly of that parti

1. A. 1 only
2. B. 2 only
3. C. Both 1 and 2
4. D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: D

Explanation

The Legislative Council is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral legislature; the lower house being the State Legislative Assembly. Its establishment is defined in Article 169 of the Constitution of India. A Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) is elected by local bodies, state legislative assembly, governor, graduates and teachers, for a term of 6 years. One third of the members are retired in every two years. Among the members one sixth are nominated by the governor from persons having knowledge or practical experience in fields such as literature, science, arts, the co-operative movement and social service. The Governor of a State doesnot nominate the Chairman of Legislative Council of that particular State. The Legislative Council of a State in India can be larger in size than half of the Legislative Assembly of that particular State. Hence both the states are not correct.