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:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

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

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