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Qualifications and Disqualifications of Members

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the qualifications and disqualifications of members of the Legislative Assembly in India.
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What is the minimum age requirement for a person to be eligible to become a member of the Legislative Assembly?

  1. 21 years

  2. 25 years

  3. 30 years

  4. 35 years

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to the Constitution of India, a person must be at least 25 years of age to be eligible to become a member of the Legislative Assembly.

Which of the following is a disqualification for membership in the Legislative Assembly?

  1. Being a citizen of India

  2. Being of sound mind

  3. Having a criminal record

  4. Being a government employee

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A person who has been convicted of a criminal offense and sentenced to imprisonment for more than two years is disqualified from becoming a member of the Legislative Assembly.

What is the term of office for a member of the Legislative Assembly?

  1. 3 years

  2. 4 years

  3. 5 years

  4. 6 years

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The term of office for a member of the Legislative Assembly is five years, unless the Assembly is dissolved earlier.

Who is responsible for conducting elections to the Legislative Assembly?

  1. The President of India

  2. The Prime Minister of India

  3. The Election Commission of India

  4. The Chief Minister of the State

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Election Commission of India is responsible for conducting elections to the Legislative Assembly.

What is the procedure for disqualifying a member of the Legislative Assembly?

  1. A resolution is passed by the Assembly

  2. The Governor of the State issues an order

  3. The President of India issues an order

  4. The Supreme Court of India issues an order

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A member of the Legislative Assembly can be disqualified if a resolution is passed by the Assembly by a majority of two-thirds of the members present and voting.

Which of the following is a qualification for membership in the Legislative Assembly?

  1. Being a citizen of India

  2. Being of sound mind

  3. Having a criminal record

  4. Being a government employee

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A person must be a citizen of India to be eligible to become a member of the Legislative Assembly.

What is the maximum number of terms a person can serve as a member of the Legislative Assembly?

  1. 1 term

  2. 2 terms

  3. 3 terms

  4. 4 terms

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A person can serve a maximum of three terms as a member of the Legislative Assembly.

Who is eligible to vote in elections to the Legislative Assembly?

  1. All citizens of India

  2. All citizens of the State

  3. All adults over the age of 18

  4. All adults over the age of 21

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

All adults over the age of 18 who are citizens of India are eligible to vote in elections to the Legislative Assembly.

What is the procedure for filling a vacancy in the Legislative Assembly?

  1. A by-election is held

  2. The Governor of the State appoints a new member

  3. The President of India appoints a new member

  4. The Supreme Court of India appoints a new member

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

If a vacancy occurs in the Legislative Assembly, a by-election is held to fill the vacancy.

Which of the following is a disqualification for membership in the Legislative Assembly?

  1. Being a citizen of India

  2. Being of sound mind

  3. Having a criminal record

  4. Being a government employee

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A person who is a government employee is disqualified from becoming a member of the Legislative Assembly.

What is the oath that a member of the Legislative Assembly must take before taking office?

  1. The Oath of Allegiance

  2. The Oath of Office

  3. The Oath of Secrecy

  4. The Oath of Abstention

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A member of the Legislative Assembly must take the Oath of Office before taking office.

Which of the following is a qualification for membership in the Legislative Assembly?

  1. Being a citizen of India

  2. Being of sound mind

  3. Having a criminal record

  4. Being a government employee

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A person must be of sound mind to be eligible to become a member of the Legislative Assembly.

What is the procedure for impeaching a member of the Legislative Assembly?

  1. A resolution is passed by the Assembly

  2. The Governor of the State issues an order

  3. The President of India issues an order

  4. The Supreme Court of India issues an order

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A member of the Legislative Assembly can be impeached if a resolution is passed by the Assembly by a majority of two-thirds of the members present and voting.

Which of the following is a disqualification for membership in the Legislative Assembly?

  1. Being a citizen of India

  2. Being of sound mind

  3. Having a criminal record

  4. Being a government employee

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A person who has been convicted of a criminal offense and sentenced to imprisonment for more than two years is disqualified from becoming a member of the Legislative Assembly.

What is the term of office for a member of the Legislative Assembly?

  1. 3 years

  2. 4 years

  3. 5 years

  4. 6 years

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The term of office for a member of the Legislative Assembly is five years, unless the Assembly is dissolved earlier.

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