Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Act, 1959 exempts several posts from disqualification on the grounds of Office of Profit.
2.The above-mentioned Act has been amended five times since its inception.
3.The term Office of Profit is explicitly defined under Article 102 of the Constitution of India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2, and 3

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Statement 1: Correct. The Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Act, 1959 specifies certain offices that, even if they are under the government, do not disqualify their holders from being Members of Parliament. It includes roles like Ministers, Leaders of Opposition, and Chairpersons of certain Commissions.
  • Statement 2: Correct. Since its inception in 1959, the Act has been amended five times (specifically in 1960, 1992, 1993, 2006, and 2013) to expand or modify the list of exempted offices.
  • Statement 3 is Incorrect: The Constitution mentions Office of Profit as a disqualification (Art 102 for MP, Art 191 for MLA) but does not define the term. Definitions have evolved through judicial interpretations.
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