Consider the following statements regarding the qualifications for election to Parliament as per Article 84 of the Constitution and the Representation of the People Act (RPA), 1951: 1. To contest for a seat in the Rajya Sabha, a person must be registered as an elector in the parliamentary constituency of the state from which they are contesting. 2. A person contesting for a seat in the Lok Sabha reserved for Scheduled Castes must be a member of a Scheduled Caste in any state or Union Territory. 3. The candidate must make and subscribe to an oath or affirmation before a person authorized by the Election Commission. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Options:

  • A: 1 and 2 only
  • B: 1 and 3 only
  • C: 2 and 3 only
  • D: 1, 2 and 3

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