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QUESTION 11
GS2
15 marks

On what grounds a people’s representative can be disqualified under the Representation of Peoples Act, 1951? Also mention the remedies available to such person against his disqualification.

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11 min
250 words

What the examiner wants

Explain: answer the exact PYQ as framed — “On what grounds a people’s representative can be disqualified under the Representation of Peoples Act, 1951? Also mention the remedies available to such person against his disqualification.” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on RPA: disqualification of representatives.

ExplainMake clear how and why it happens: causes, process, and an example for each point.

Demand-wise check

  1. 1On what grounds a people’s representative can be disqualified under the Representation of Peoples Act, 1951?≈95 words
  2. 2Also mention the remedies available to such person against his disqualification≈95 words

Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.

Answer plan

Constitutional/institutional contextAnswer each explicit limb in sequenceUse relevant provisions/judgments/policy evidenceLimitations/counterviewReforms or reasoned conclusion

Where marks usually go

  • Writing generally about RPA: disqualification of representatives without directly resolving: “On what grounds a people’s representative can be disqualified under the Representation of Peoples Act, 1951?”
  • Under-developing the second scoring limb: “Also mention the remedies available to such person against his disqualification.”

Value addition

  • 3–4 node flowchart or dimension wheel keyed to the question’s main components
    → Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.

Official source anchors

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