Indian Polity UPPSC 2006 GS-I
Question

Who will decide the Office of Profit?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Supreme Court

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Supreme Court”.

The Supreme Court of India has the authority to determine whether a particular office qualifies as an "Office of Profit" under the Constitution of India.

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