खालील विधाने विचारात घ्या : (a) विधान परिषद अस्तित्वात येण्यासाठी कमीत कमी 40 व जास्तीत जास्त संबंधित राज्याच्या विधान सभेच्या एकूण सदस्य संख्येच्या 1/3 इतके सदस्य असावे लागतात. (b) विधान परिषद स्थायी सभागृह आहे. (c) विधान परिषदेच्या सभासदाचा कार्यकाल सहा वर्षे इतका आहे. वरीलपैकी कोणती विधाने बरोबर आहेत ?

The correct answer is Option D ((a), (b) and (c)).

Key Points:
• All three statements are constitutionally correct: Statement (a): Under Article 171, the maximum strength of Legislative Council is 1/3rd of Assembly strength, and minimum strength is fixed at 40 members.
• Statement (b): Legislative Council is a permanent body not subject to dissolution (Article 172).
• Statement (c): One-third of its members retire every two years, giving each member a 6-year term.
• Thus, Option 4 ((a), (b) and (c)) is correct.
• Key Takeaway: Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad): Permanent house, member term 6 years, strength between 40 and 1/3rd of Vidhan Sabha.