How many state Legislative Council members are elected by graduates of three years standing and residing within the state?

The correct answer is\(1/12th\)

Key Points

•  Composition of Legislative Councils:
• State Legislative Councils in India have a total of 12th members.
• These members are elected through various methods, including:
  • 1/3rd by members of local bodies (municipalities, gram panchayats, etc.)  
  • 1/3rd by members of the State Legislative Assembly
  • 1/12th by graduates of three years standing residing within the state  
  • 1/12th by teachers of three years standing in the state
  • 1/6th nominated by the Governor
• Electoral Method:
  • The members elected by graduates are chosen through a special electoral process where only graduates with at least three years of standing within the state are eligible to vote.
• Therefore, 1/12th of the total members in a State Legislative Council are elected by graduates of three years standing residing within the state.