Political ScienceClass 10CBSE
Q
What is the composition of the State Legislative Council?
A
1/3 members are elected by the State Legislative Assembly and these persons are
not to be the members of the State Legislative Assembly.
1/3 of the members are elected by the local bodies like corporations, Municipalities,
Panchayats, Zila Parishad, etc.
1/12 of the members are elected by the teachers of not lower than Higher Secondary
Schools. Teachers who have three years of standing are entitled to vote in the
elections
1/6 of the total members of the council are nominated by the Governor, who have
distinction in the field of Literature, Science, Fine Arts and Social Service.
1/12 of the members are elected by the university graduates of at least 3 years of
standing.