Which of the following statements is not correct regarding election of Legislative Council ........

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Which of the following statements is not correct regarding election of Legislative Council?

1/3rd members are elected by members of State’s local bodies.

1/12th members are elected by graduates of three years standing and residing within the state.

1/12th are elected by the members of the legislative assembly of the state from amongst persons who are not members of the assembly.

1/12 are elected by teachers of three years standing in the state, not lower in standard than secondary school.

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Explanation:

Composition of Legislative Council
Of the total number of members of a legislative council:
1. 1/3 are elected by the members of local bodies in the state like municipalities, district boards, etc.
2. 1/12 are elected by graduates of three years standing and residing within the state.
3. 1/12 are elected by teachers of three years standing in the state, not lower in standard than secondary school.
4. 1/3 are elected by the members of the legislative assembly of the state from amongst persons who are not members of the assembly.
5. The remainder are nominated by the governor from amongst persons who have a special knowledge or practical experience of literature, science, art, cooperative movement and social service.
Thus, 5/6 of the total number of members of a legislative council are indirectly elected and 1/6 are nominated by the governor. The members are elected in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote. The bonafides or propriety of the governor’s nomination in any case cannot be challenged in the courts.