The members of the Legislative Assembly are

(A) indirectly elected
(B) directly elected by the people
(C) partly elected and partly nominated by the Governor
(D) mainly nominated

Correct Answer : directly elected by the people
Question Asked : SSC Combined Matric Level (Pre) Exam 2006
Explanation : Members of a Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) are direct representatives of the people of the particular-state as they are directly elected by an electorate consisting of all adult citizens of that state. Its maximum size as outlined in the Constitution of India is not more than 500 members and not less than 60.
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