Article 171 deals with ________.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. composition of the Legislative Councils.
- Article 171 deals with the composition of the Legislative Councils.
- As per Article 171, the total number of members of the Legislative Council of a State having a Legislative Council shall not exceed one-third of the total number of members of the Legislative Assembly of that State, But the total number of members of the Legislative Council of a State shall in no case be less than 40.
- Categories of Members in the Council:
- The Legislative Council is composed of members elected or nominated from different sources:
- a) One-third are elected by the members of local bodies (like municipalities and district boards) in the state.
- b) One-twelfth are elected by graduates of three years' standing residing in the state.
- c) One-twelfth are elected by teachers who have at least three years of experience in teaching and are working in educational institutions within the state.
- d) One-third are elected by the members of the Legislative Assembly of the state from among persons who are not members of the Assembly.
- e) The remaining members (not exceeding one-sixth) are nominated by the Governor from amongst persons having special knowledge or practical experience in such fields as literature, science, art, the co-operative movement and social service.