One-third of the members of the Vidhan Parishad (Legislative Council) retire after every:
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. 2 years
The Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) in states that have a bicameral legislature is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. Its members serve a term of six years, but to ensure continuity, one-third of its members retire after every two years. This system is analogous to the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament, which also follows a similar rotational retirement pattern. This ensures that a significant portion of experienced members are always present in the Council.