Members of the Legislative Council of an Indian state as nearly as may be, _____ shall be elected by electorates consisting of members of municipalities, district boards and such other local authorities in the State as Parliament may by law specify.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
According to Article 171(3)(a) of the Indian Constitution, one-third of the members of the Legislative Council are elected by local bodies (such as municipalities, district boards, etc.).
Important Constitutional Points:
Article 171: This article deals with the composition of Legislative Councils.
Number of Members: The total number of members of the Legislative Council of a State shall not exceed one-third (1/3) of the total number of members of the Legislative Assembly of that State, but shall not be less than 40.
Term: It is a permanent house (never dissolved), and its members hold office for a term of six years, with one-third retiring every two years.