2010 · Q82
Which of the following statements is /are correct ?
- 1A registered voter in India can contest an election to Lok Sabha from any constituency in India.
- 2As per the Representation of the People Act ‘1951, if a person is convicted of any offence and sentenced to an imprisonment of 2 years or more, this will be disqualification to contest election.
General KnowledgeIndian Polity
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 non 2
Explanation
A registered voter may contest any Lok Sabha seat, and a 2+ year conviction disqualifies under RPA 1951.