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The Governor of the state may appoint some member in the Legislative Council who has special knowledge or practical experience in certain areas, such as - A. Science B. Literature C. Art D. Cooperative Movement

The Governor of the state may appoint some member in the Legislative Council who has special knowledge or practical experience in certain areas, such as - A. Science B. Literature C. Art D. Cooperative Movement Correct Answer A, B, C and D

The correct answer is A, B, C and D.

Key Points

  • 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 services.
  • One-third are elected by the members of local bodies such as municipalities, gram panchayats, Panchayat Samiti, and district councils.
  • One-third are elected by the members of Legislative Assembly of the State from among the persons who are not members of the State Legislative Assembly.
  • One twelfth is elected by persons who are graduates of three years' standing residing in that state.
  • One twelfth is elected by teachers who had spent at least three years teaching in educational institutions within the state not lower than secondary schools, including colleges and universities.

Additional Information

  • Article 153 states that there shall be Governor for each State.
  • Article 168 states the Bicameralism in the states.
  • There are only 7 states which have two houses (SLC + SLA) those are - Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra & Jammu & Kashmir.
  • Article 169 states that State Legislative Council can be created or abolished.
  • Article 170 states the State Legislative Assemble can have maximum member up to 500 in one state.

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