Question

Q. Consider the following statements about the election of a person to two seats in a House of Parliament:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: If a person is elected to two seats in a House, he should exercise his option for one. Otherwise, both seats become vacant.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Section 33(7) of the Representation of People Act allows a candidate to contest election to two seats simultaneously.