UPSC General Studies Solved Paper - General Studies-2015

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    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 particular state.
    2. The Governor of a state nominates the chairman of Legislative Council of that particular state.
    Which of the statements) given above is/are correct?

    A)  Only 1             

    B)  Only 2

    C)  Both 1 and 2    

    D)  Neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Exp. [d] According to the Article-171(l) of Indian Constitution, the total number of members in the Legislative Council of a state shall not exceed one-third of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly of that state. The total number of members in the Legislative Council of a state shall in no case be less than 40. The Chairman of Legislative Council is elected by the Council itself from amongst its members. Hence, option  is correct.


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