GK Question

polity medium mcq

Disqualification for membership of Panchayats/Municipalities is determined by State Legislature, subject to provisions of which Article?

  1. Article 243F
  2. Article 243G
  3. Article 243H
  4. Article 243I

Answer: Article 243F

Article 243F: Disqualifications for Panchayat/Municipality membership: (a) As per State law, (b) Subject to Constitution: unsound mind (court declaration), undischarged insolvent, holding office of profit (as State law determines). State Election Commission decides disqualification questions. Balances State flexibility with constitutional safeguards.

Topic Local Government - Disqualification
Exam Relevance Electoral eligibility question for SSC and State PSC exams