Under Article 191 of the Constitution of India, a person shall be disq

Under Article 191 of the Constitution of India, a person shall be disqualified for being chosen as, and for being, a member of the Legislative Assembly or Legislative Council of a state if the person holds any office of profit under :

1. the Government of India.
2. any State Government.

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[amp_mcq option1=”1 only” option2=”2 only” option3=”Both 1 and 2″ option4=”Neither 1 nor 2″ correct=”option3″]

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UPSC NDA-1 – 2024

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Article 191 of the Constitution of India lays down the disqualifications for membership of the State Legislature.

Article 191(1)(a) states that a person shall be disqualified for being chosen as, and for being, a member of the Legislative Assembly or Legislative Council of a State if he holds any office of profit under the Government of India or the Government of any State specified in the First Schedule, other than an office declared by the Legislature of the State by law not to disqualify its holder.

Therefore, holding an office of profit under either the Government of India or any State Government (unless exempted by state law) is a ground for disqualification for membership in a state legislature. Both statements 1 and 2 are correct.

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