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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, is the primary legislation that specifies the offices which are exempt from disqualification on grounds of being an office of profit. This Act has been amended numerous times to modify the list of exempted offices. The Constitution of India does not explicitly define the term 'Office of Profit'; its interpretation has evolved through judicial pronouncements and parliamentary practice.

Source: UPSC gs1 2019

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