Q. Consider the following statements:
1.As per Representation of the People Act, 1951, one candidate is not allowed to contest election from two constituencies.
2.When a person contests election from two constituencies and wins from both, then he/she vacates the seat in one of the two constituencies.
Select the correct statement using the code given below:
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is incorrect. As per Representation of the People Act, 1951, one candidate can contest from a maximum of two constituencies.
Statement 2 is correct. When a person contests election from two constituencies and wins from both, then he/she vacates the seat in one of the two constituencies.
Source: ForumIAS