Which one of the following is not a correct statement regarding the provision of Legislative Council in the State Legislature?

Under Article 171 of the Constitution of India, the composition of the Legislative Council is clearly defined. Option 3 is incorrect because it states that one-twelfth of the members are elected by local bodies; however, the actual provision stipulates that one-third (1/3) of the members are elected by electorates consisting of members of municipalities, district boards, and other local authorities [3]. One-twelfth (1/12) is the proportion reserved for graduates and teachers respectively [2]. Regarding the other options, Bihar and Telangana are among the six states that currently possess a bicameral legislature [3]. Furthermore, the total number of members in a State's Legislative Council must not exceed one-third of the total membership of the Legislative Assembly, with a minimum requirement of 40 members.

Sources

1. [2] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 33: State Legislature > Composition of Council > p. 336
2. [3] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 33: State Legislature > ORGANISATION OF STATE LEGISLATURE > p. 334