Question

‘Office of profit’ has been mentioned as a disqualification for the offices of President, Vice President, Governor and for members of Parliament and of State Legislatures under various provisions of the Constitution of India. Apart from these provisions, under which Article, ‘Office of Profit’ has been mentioned as a disqualification ?

• A. Article 18
• B. Article 76
• C. Article 165>
• D. Article 148

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The concept of 'Office of Profit' is indeed mentioned as a disqualification criterion for several positions as per the Indian Constitution, including the President, Vice President, and members of Parliament and State Legislatures. The relevant question asks under which Article of the Indian Constitution, apart from those specific provisions, is 'Office of Profit' a disqualification. Examining the options given:

• Article 18: This Article deals with the abolition of titles and does not discuss 'Office of Profit.' There is confusion sometimes with Article 102 and 191 that relate to disqualification due to office of profit.
• Article 76: This Article pertains to the Attorney General of India and has no mention of 'Office of Profit.'
• Article 165: Concerns the Advocate General for the State and similarly does not mention 'Office of Profit.'
• Article 148: Relates to the duties of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India and does not reference 'Office of Profit.'

Given the question, none of the provided options directly list 'Office of Profit' as a disqualification. The confusion might arise from Article 102 and 191, which directly relate to 'Office of Profit' for Members of Parliament and State Legislature respectively. Hence, among the given options, Article 18 is listed erroneously as directly addressing 'Office of Profit' when Article 102 and 191 are the ones relevant to such disqualification directly for MPs and MLAs, but none of the options specifically address 'Office of Profit' correctly in this context.