With reference to the duration of the State Legislature, consider the following statements:
1.The expiration of the period of five years automatically leads to the dissolution of the state legislative assembly.
2.Unlike the Rajya Sabha, the legislative council is not a continuous chamber.
3.Retiring members of the legislative council are not eligible for re-election.

How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 2 and 3

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With reference to the duration of the State Legislature, consider the following statements:
1.The expiration of the period of five years automatically leads to the dissolution of the state legislative assembly.
2.Unlike the Rajya Sabha, the legislative council is not a continuous chamber.
3.Retiring members of the legislative council are not eligible for re-election.

How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 2 and 3

TutorArc · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is correct: The state legislative assembly has a normal term of five years from the date of its first meeting after general elections. The expiration of this period automatically dissolves the assembly unless it is extended during a national emergency by Parliament. However, the Governor can also dissolve the assembly before the completion of its term to pave the way for fresh elections.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Unlike the legislative assembly, the legislative council is a continuing chamber. This means that the legislative council does not dissolve and is a permanent body. However, every two years, one-third of its members retire, and fresh elections or nominations are conducted to fill the vacancies. The retiring members are eligible for re-election or re-nomination.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Retiring members of the legislative council are eligible for re-election and re-nomination any number of times. There is no restriction preventing them from being re-elected or re-nominated.

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With reference to the duration of the State Legislature, consider the following statements: 1.The expiration of the period of five years automatically leads to the dissolution of the state legislative assembly. 2.Unlike the Rajya Sabha, the legislative council is not a continuous chamber. 3.Retiring members of the legislative council are not eligible for re-election. How many of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 (d) 2 and 3

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