UPSC Prelims 2015 Question:

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 the Legislative Council of that particular State.
   
   

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Explanation: 

• • 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