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Which constitutional provision implicitly requires public officials to avoid conflict of interest by prohibiting them from holding 'office of profit' under government?
- Article 102(1)(a)
- Article 74(1)
- Article 123
- Article 356
Answer: Article 102(1)(a)
Article 102(1)(a) (Parliament) and Article 191(1)(a) (State Legislatures): Disqualify members holding 'office of profit' under Union/State government unless exempted by law. Rationale: Prevent conflict between legislative duty and executive employment; ensure independence of legislators. Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Act, 1959 lists exempted offices. Similar principles apply to Ministers, civil servants through conduct rules.