Question

With reference to the composition of the Legislative Council in a state of India, which of the following statement/s is/are correct?

I) In the Legislative Council there may not be more than one-third members of the total membership of the Legislative Assembly of that state.

II) Under Article 171, the Legislative Council of a state must have at least 40 members in it.

Select the correct options

A I only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B II only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Both I and II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D None Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Under Article 171 of the Constitution, the Legislative Council of a state shall not have more than one-third of the total strength of the State Assembly, and not less than 40 members.

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