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Module 2: Composition of the Vidhan Parishad

๐Ÿ“– Chapter 3 of 14 ๐Ÿงฉ Module 2 of 4 โฑ๏ธ ~2 min read ๐Ÿ’ก 6 MCQs
Topic Part 1 of 2

Concept

Subtopic 2.1: Composition of the Vidhan Parishad

  • 1/3 of members are elected by an electorate of members of municipalities, district boards and other local bodies.
  • 1/3 are elected by the members of the Vidhan Sabha.
  • 1/12 are elected by graduates registered for at least three years.
  • 1/12 are elected by teachers.
  • The rest are nominated by the Governor from people with special knowledge or experience of literature, science, art, the co-operative movement and social service.
How members of the Vidhan Parishad are chosen (Article 171)
Figure: How members of the Vidhan Parishad are chosen (Article 171)
โญ Key Points
  • One-third by MLAs.
  • One-third by local-body electorates.
  • One-twelfth by teachers, one-twelfth by graduates.
  • At least three years' standing.
  • The Governor nominates them.
  • Article 171(5) lists these fields.
๐Ÿ“Œ One-line Q&A
  • Question: What fraction of Vidhan Parishad members is elected by the members of the Vidhan Sabha? Answer: 1/3.
  • Question: What fraction is elected by local bodies (municipalities, district boards)? Answer: 1/3.
  • Question: What fraction of members is elected by teachers? Answer: 1/12.
  • Question: Graduates who vote for the Vidhan Parishad must have been graduates for at least: Answer: Three years.
  • Question: Who nominates the remaining members of the Vidhan Parishad? Answer: Governor.
  • Question: Nominated members of the Vidhan Parishad come from which fields? Answer: Literature, science, art, co-operative movement, social service.
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Question 1: What fraction of Vidhan Parishad members is elected by the members of the Vidhan Sabha?

One-third by MLAs.

Question 2: What fraction is elected by local bodies (municipalities, district boards)?

One-third by local-body electorates.

Question 3: What fraction of members is elected by teachers?

One-twelfth by teachers, one-twelfth by graduates.

Question 4: Graduates who vote for the Vidhan Parishad must have been graduates for at least:

At least three years' standing.

Question 5: Who nominates the remaining members of the Vidhan Parishad?

The Governor nominates them.

Question 6: Nominated members of the Vidhan Parishad come from which fields?

Article 171(5) lists these fields.
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What fraction of Vidhan Parishad members is elected by the members of the Vidhan Sabha?

1/3.

What fraction is elected by local bodies (municipalities, district boards)?

1/3.

What fraction of members is elected by teachers?

1/12.

Graduates who vote for the Vidhan Parishad must have been graduates for at least:

Three years.

Who nominates the remaining members of the Vidhan Parishad?

Governor.

Nominated members of the Vidhan Parishad come from which fields?

Literature, science, art, co-operative movement, social service.
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