Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2019 · Polity and Constitution · Question 89

Consider the following statements:<br/>1. The Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Act, 1959 exempts several posts from disqualification on the grounds of 'Office of Profit'.<br/>2. The above-mentioned Act was amended five times.<br/>3. The term 'Office of Profit' is well-defined in the Constitution of India.<br/><br/>Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 3 only
  3. 2 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer

1 and 2 only

  1. Correct. The Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Act, 1959 lists several offices that are exempted from disqualification under the 'office of profit' rule.

  2. Correct. This Act was amended five times.

  3. Incorrect. The Constitution mentions office of profit in Articles 102 and 191, but does not define the term; its meaning has been developed through judicial interpretation.

Therefore, statements 1 and 2 only are correct.

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