General Knowledge for SSC Exams [Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad)]
General Knowledge for SSC Exams [Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad)]
Also known as the Upper House.
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Strength |
The total strength does not exceed one third of the strength of the Legislative Assembly, subject to a minimum of 40 members. The strength varies as per population of the state concerned. |
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Tenure |
Six years with one-third of the members retiring every two years. |
| Election | One third of the members of a Legislative Council are elected by local bodies one-third by the Legislative Assembly, one-twelfth by university graduates of at least three years standing, similar proportion by teachers and one-sixth are nominated by the Governor. |
