Q. Which of the following is/are qualification/s to become Member of Parliament?
1.He must be a citizen of India.
2.He must be not less than 25 years of age in the case of the Rajya Sabha and not less than 30 years of age in the case of the Lok Sabha.
3.He must possess other qualifications prescribed by Parliament.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: The Constitution lays down the following qualifications for a person to be chosen a member of the Parliament:
- He must be a citizen of India.
- He must make and subscribe to an oath or affirmation before the person authorized by the election commission for this purpose.
In his oath or affirmation, he swears (a) To bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India (b) To uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India.
- He must be not less than 30 years of age in the case of the Rajya Sabha and not less than 25 years of age in the case of the Lok Sabha.
- He must possess other qualifications prescribed by Parliament.
Source: Laxmikanth
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