Consider the following statements:I.If any question arises as to whether a Member of the House of the People has become subject to disqualification under the 10th Schedule, the President's decision in accordance with the opinion of the Council of Union Ministers shall be final.II.There is no mention of the word 'political party' in the Constitution of India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A

   I only

   I only. Tenth Schedule decisions are the Speaker’s, not the President’s on Cabinet advice.

2. B

   II only

   II only. The Constitution does mention political parties (Tenth Schedule, anti-defection).

3. C

   Both I and II

   Both. Both fail.

4. D

   Neither I nor II

   Neither. I mis-states the 10th Schedule authority; II is false because ‘political party’ is in the Constitution.

Summary. Official Set A key is (d) neither. Disqualification under the Tenth Schedule is decided by the Speaker/Chairman, not by the President on the Cabinet’s opinion (I fails). The words ‘political party’ appear in the Tenth Schedule (II fails). Neither statement is correct.