Consider the following statements 1 According to the Constitution of India a person shall be disqual...........

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Consider the following statements: 1. According to the Constitution of India, a person shall be disqualified from being a member of a legislative assembly if s/he holds any office of profit under the Union or state government. 2. According to the Representation of People Act, 1951, a person is disqualified from being a member of a legislative assembly if s/he has failed to lodge an account of his/her election expenses within the time. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

None of the above

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Explanation:

- Statement 1 is correct. The Constitution of India disqualifies individuals from being members of a legislative assembly if they hold any office of profit under the Union or state government, to maintain the integrity and independence of the legislature.

- Statement 2 is also correct. According to the Representation of People Act, 1951, failing to lodge election expenses within the prescribed time frame results in disqualification from membership in the legislative assembly. This provision ensures accountability and transparency in election finances.

- Option 1 is incorrect because it states only the second statement as correct.

- Option 2 is incorrect because it states only the first statement as correct.

- Option 3 is correct because both statements 1 and 2 are accurate.

- Option 4 is incorrect as it states neither statement is correct.

- Option 5 is unclear and not applicable here.