Consider the following statements: 1. According to the Constitution of India, a person who is eligible to vote can be made a minister in a State for six months

Question

Consider the following statements:
1. According to the Constitution of India, a person who is eligible to vote can be made a minister in a State for six months even if he/she is not a member of the Legislature of that State.
2. According to the Representation of People Act, 1951, a person convicted of a criminal offence and sentenced to imprisonment for five years is permanently disqualified from contesting an election even after his release from prison.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

(D) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

(A) 1 only

Answer

(B) 2 only

Answer

(C) Both 1 and 2