Question

After how many days of absence from Parliament without permission can a M.P. be disqualified?

  1. 30 days
  2. 60 days
  3. 90 days
  4. 120 days

Answer:

Option B: 60 days

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “60 days”.

As per the Constitution of India, a member of Parliament (MP) can be disqualified if they are absent from all meetings of the Parliament for a period of 60 days or more without permission from the house.

The 60-day period is calculated from the date of the member's first absence from the Parliament without permission.