Consider the following statements One has to contest an election in the same constituency where he s...........

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Consider the following statements

One has to contest an election in the same constituency where he/she is a registered voter.
A person can contest Lok Sabha/Vidhan Sabha election from not more than two constituencies at a time.

Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

A person can contest election from any constituency in the Country, except autonomous Districts of Assam, Lakshadweep and Sikkim (Refer : Sec. 4 of the Representation of People Act, 1951).

A person is a member of Schedule Caste in a particular State can contest election from any other State from a seat reserved for Scheduled Castes. (Refer : Sec. 4 of the Representation of People Act, 1951)

A person belonging to Schedule Tribe can contest election from any other State from a seat reserved for Scheduled Tribes except Lakshadweep, other than those in autonomous Districts of Assam and excluding the tribal areas of Assam. (Refer: Sec. 4 of the Representation of People Act, 1951)

A person, who is an elector in a particular State cannot contest election for a seat in the Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) of any other State

A person can not vote at any election if he is confined in a prison, whether under a sentence of imprisonment or transportation or otherwise, or is in the lawful custody of the police. (Refer: Section 62(5) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951). A person subjected to preventive detention under any law is entitled to vote in an election.