Q23. Consider the following statements about the term “Office of Profit” used in Indian Constitution: The Constitution provides for disqualification of Member of Parliament,
1. If he/she holds “Office of Profit” under any government other than those allowed by the parliament
2. The final power to decide whether a person holds an office of profit under government of India lies with the Law Ministry of India
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 Only

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b) 2 Only

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c) Both 1 & 2

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d) Neither 1 nor 2

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The correct option is A a) 1 Only

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