Office of Profit disqualification

Statement 1 is correct. The Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Act, 1959 exempts various government and quasi-government posts from disqualification on the grounds of holding an 'office of profit'. Statement 2 is correct. The Act has been amended multiple times over the years to expand the list of exempted offices. Statement 3 is incorrect. The Constitution of India (Article 102 and 191) does not provide a clear definition of 'Office of Profit'; it has been left somewhat vague and is interpreted through judicial decisions and the Prevention of Disqualification Act. The absence of a clear constitutional definition has led to considerable litigation and controversy. > The Prevention Act exempts posts and has been amended multiple times; 'Office of Profit' remains undefined in the Constitution. Answer: (a).