Consider the following statements with reference to the Legislative Council The maximum strengt...........

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Consider the following statements with reference to the Legislative Council:

The maximum strength of the council is fixed at two-third of the total strength of the assembly and the minimum strength is fixed at 50
The Governor of the particular state is the ex-officio Chairman of Legislative council.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both

None

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Explanation:

Constitution of India (Article 168 & 169) provides for bi-cameral legislatures in certain States. As per Article 171, the maximum strength of the Legislative Council of State is fixed at one-third of strength of the Legislative Assembly of that State and not less than 40. The Chairman is elected by the council itself from amongst its members. Recently, Odisha state cabinet has approved a proposal for establishing a Legislative Council. Hence both statements are wrong.