Q1. Consider the following statements: The Constitution of India provides that:
1. The Legislative Assembly of each State shall consist of not more than 450 members chosen by direct election from territorial constituencies in the State.
2. a person shall not be qualified to be chosen to fill a seat in the Legislative Assembly of a State if he/she is less than 25 years of age.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. The Legislative Assembly of each State shall consist of not more than 450 members chosen by direct election from territorial constituencies in the State.
2. a person shall not be qualified to be chosen to fill a seat in the Legislative Assembly of a State if he/she is less than 25 years of age.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Constitution of India provides under Article 170 that the Legislative Assembly of a State shall consist of not more than 500 members and not less than 60 members. However, there are exceptions for smaller states like Sikkim, Mizoram, and Goa. The limit mentioned in the statement (450 members) is incorrect.
Statement 2 is correct: As per Article 173 of the Constitution of India, a person is eligible to be a member of the Legislative Assembly only if they are at least 25 years of age. This is a constitutional requirement for candidacy in the Legislative Assembly elections.