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Milk price in Karnataka may rise by up to ₹8, but only after Legislative Council polls
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Milk price in Karnataka may rise by up to ₹8, but only after Legislative Council polls
A milk price rise of up to ₹8 in Karnataka is reportedly planned after the Council polls.
Why it matters: factual, Prelims-type; Karnataka-specific
What you need to know
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Reports say milk prices in Karnataka may go up by ₹8, but only after the Legislative Council elections.
Under Article 171, one-third of the members of a Legislative Council are elected by the members of the Legislative Assembly.
Sources: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
Key facts
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- milk price
- Legislative Council
- Article 171
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How the exam will ask it
Prelims
- milk price, Legislative Council, Article 171
Mains
Use as an example in KPSC answers (Karnataka: economy; polity).
Quick recall
Answer before you reveal
Under Article 171 of the Constitution, what fraction of the members of a State Legislative Council is elected by the members of the Legislative Assembly?
- One-twelfth
- One-sixth
- One-third
- One-half
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Answer: C — The correct answer is one-third. One-third are elected by the members of the Legislative Assembly, one-third by local bodies, one-twelfth each by graduates and teachers, and the rest are nominated by the Governor.
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