is an undischarged insolvent (Covers statement 2). 4. is not a citizen of India, or has voluntarily acquired the citizenship of a foreign State, or is under any acknowledgment of allegiance or adherence to a foreign State. 5. is so disqualified by or under any law made by Parliament.Additionally, Article 102(2) states that a person shall be disqualified for being a member of either House of Parliament if he is so disqualified under the Tenth Schedule (Anti-Defection Law) (Covers statement 3). 456. Which among the following is not a condition for the disqualification of a Member of Parliament?

Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2021 · Topic: The Parliament (Qualifications and Disqualifications of Members of Parliament)

1. Voluntary acquisition of citizenship of a foreign country
2. Holding the office of the Chairperson of the National Commission for Women
3. The Member abstains from voting in the House without prior permission
4. The Member holds the office of the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Coal Development Corporation Ltd.

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