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Consider the following statements:

  1. 1.The Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Act, 1959 exempts several posts from disqualification on the grounds of ‘Office of Profit’.
  2. 2.The above-mentioned Act was amended five times.
  3. 3.The term ‘Office of Profit’ is well-defined in the Constitution of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  1. A.1 and 2 only
  2. B.3 only
  3. C.2 and 3 only
  4. D.1, 2 and 3
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: A. 1 and 2 only

The Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Act, 1959, lists offices that do not attract disqualification, preventing a member of Parliament from being considered to hold an 'office of profit'. This Act has been amended multiple times to reflect changing circumstances and judicial interpretations. Crucially, the Constitution of India does not provide a specific definition for 'Office of Profit'; its interpretation has evolved through various court judgments and legislative actions.

Source: UPSC gs1 2019

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