How are the members of a state Legislative Council chosen? Explain the share of each group and the term of its members.

How to lay out the answer. Follow the frame, then write it in your own words.

1 · Open in one line. The Legislative Council is the upper house in two-house states, with at least 40 members and at most one-third of the Assembly.
2 · Local bodies. One-third are elected by members of local bodies such as municipalities and district boards.
3 · MLAs. One-third are elected by the members of the Legislative Assembly.
4 · Graduates and teachers. One-twelfth are elected by graduates of three years' standing, and one-twelfth by teachers with three years' experience.
5 · Nominated members. The remaining one-sixth are nominated by the Governor.
6 · Term. It is a permanent house: members serve six years, and one-third retire every two years.
7 · Close in one line. So the Council brings in local bodies, educated voters and experts.

Scoring tip: Give all five shares with their fractions; a missing fraction loses a mark.