खालील विधाने लक्षात घ्या -
(a) राज्य विधान परिषदेत 1/3 सदस्य राज्यपालाकडून नियुक्त होतात.
(b) राज्य विधान परिषदेत 1/3 सदस्य विधान सभेकडून निवडले जातात.
(c) राज्य विधान परिषदेत 1/4 सदस्य स्थानिक स्वराज्य संस्थेकडून निवडले जातात.
(d) राज्य विधान परिषदेत 1/12 सदस्य पदवीधरांकडून निवडले जातात.
वर दिलेले विधान/विधानांपैकी कोणते योग्य आहे/आहेत ?

The correct answer is Option D ((b) and (d)).

Key Points:
• Composition of Legislative Council (Article 171(3)):
• 1/3rd of the total members are elected by electorates consisting of members of local bodies (Municipalities, District Boards, etc.).
• 1/12th are elected by graduates of three years' standing residing in the state.
• 1/12th are elected by teachers of at least three years' standing in educational institutions not lower than secondary schools.
• 1/3rd are elected by the members of the Legislative Assembly from amongst persons who are not members of the Assembly.
• 1/6th (not 1/3rd) are nominated by the Governor from persons having special knowledge/practical experience in literature, science, art, cooperative movement, and social service.
• Evaluating statements:
• Statement (a) is incorrect (it is 1/6, not 1/3).
• Statement (b) is correct (1/3 by MLAs).
• Statement (c) is incorrect (it is 1/3, not 1/4).
• Statement (d) is correct (1/12 by graduates).
• Statements (b) and (d) are correct (Option 4).
• Key Takeaway: Under Article 171: 1/3 elected by MLAs, 1/3 by local bodies, 1/12 by graduates, 1/12 by teachers, and 1/6 nominated by Governor.