Consider the following statements : I. If any question arises as to whether a Member of the House of the People has become subject to disqualification under the 10th Schedule, the President's decision in accordance with the opinion of the Council of Union Ministers shall be final. II. There is no mention of the word 'political party' in the Constitution of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- AI only
- BII only
- CBoth I and II
- DNeither I nor IICorrect
Explanation
Statement I is incorrect. Under the 10th Schedule (Anti-Defection Law), the decision on disqualification of a Member of the House of the People is made by the Speaker of the House, not the President. The President's role in disqualification matters is limited to cases under Articles 102/191, where the Election Commission's opinion is sought.
Statement II is incorrect. The word 'political party' is explicitly mentioned in the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution of India, which was added by the 52nd Amendment Act, 1985.
Both statements are incorrect.
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