Indian Polity • Parliament & ExecutiveMedium
Under Article 102(1)(a) of the Constitution, a person shall be disqualified for being chosen as, and for being, a member of either House of Parliament if they hold any:
A. Any private corporate position
B. Office of profit under the Government of India or any State✓ Correct Answer
C. Membership in a municipal corporation
D. Post in a recognized political party
💡 Solution & Explanation
Article 102, clause 1, sub-clause a of the Constitution specifies that holding any office of profit under the government of India or any state serves as a disqualification for being chosen as or remaining a member of either house of Parliament. This restriction ensures legislative independence by preventing executive patronage from influencing lawmakers. Disqualification rules for legislators are core topics in Indian polity syllabi.
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