Consider the following statements regarding the composition of the Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) in Indian states:
1. The maximum strength of the Legislative Council of a state is fixed at one-third of the total strength of the Legislative Assembly.
2. The actual strength of a Legislative Council within the constitutional limits is determined by the Parliament of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question

Consider the following statements regarding the composition of the Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) in Indian states:
1. The maximum strength of the Legislative Council of a state is fixed at one-third of the total strength of the Legislative Assembly.
2. The actual strength of a Legislative Council within the constitutional limits is determined by the Parliament of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is correct: The Constitution lays down that the maximum strength of the Legislative Council is fixed at one-third of the total membership of the state Legislative Assembly, and the minimum strength is 40 members. Statement 2 is correct: Although the Constitution sets the maximum and minimum limits, the actual strength of a Legislative Council is determined by the Parliament of India.

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