Question

The members of the Legislative Council of a state are elected directly. true or false​

Answer 1

The Answer is FALSE.

The members of Legislative council of the State legislature are indirectly elected. They are elected in the following manner:

• 1/3 are elected by the members of local bodies.

• 1/12 are elected by the graduates of three years within the state.

• 1/12 are elected by the teachers of three years standing and residing in the state(secondary school teachers)

• 1/3 are elected by the members of the legislative assembly from among persons who are not members of the assembly.

• the rest of the members are nominated by the governors from among persons who have special knowledge or practical experience of literature, science, art, etc.