Consider the following statements:
- The Legislative Council of a state in India can be larger in size than half of the Legislative Assembly of that particular state.
- The Governor of a state nominates the Chairman of the Legislative Council of that particular state.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Detailed Explanation:
❌ Statement 1 – Incorrect: The Legislative Council cannot exceed one-third of the total membership of the Legislative Assembly, as per Article 171(1). The minimum strength is 40 members.
❌ Statement 2 – Incorrect: The Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Council are elected by the Council members themselves, not nominated by the Governor, ensuring legislative independence from executive control.
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