Consider the following statements about Legislative Council Maximum strength of the State Legislativ...........

Rajasthan Polity and Governance

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Consider the following statements about Legislative Council:

Maximum strength of the State Legislative Council cannot be more than one fourth of the membership of the State Legislative Assembly.
The state council of ministers is not responsible to the Legislative Council.
Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the State Legislative Council enjoy the same status as that of Cabinet Ministers in the state.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 only

2 and 3 only

2 only

1, 2 and 3

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Explanation:

Legislative Council is the upper house of the state.

Its constitution is outlined in Article 169 of the Constitution of India.

The size of the State Legislative Council cannot be more than one third of the membership of the State Legislative Assembly.

However, its size cannot be less than 40 members.

Therefore option 1 is incorrect

The Constitution of India gives limited power to the State Legislative Council.

The state council of ministers is responsible only to Legislative Assembly of the state which is the popular chamber. The status of the Legislative Council, in this regard, resembles that of Rajya Sabha.

Therefore, option 2 is correct

The members of the council elect the Chairman and Deputy Chairman from among themselves.

Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the State Legislative Council enjoy the same status of Cabinet Ministers in the state.

Therefore, option 3 is correct