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Correct Answer: Option (B) — 2 only
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Standard Reference VerifiedStatement 1 is incorrect: Under paragraph 2(3) of the Tenth Schedule, a nominated member of a House incurs disqualification if they join any political party after the expiry of six months from the date on which they take their seat. Thus, they are permitted to join a political party within the first six months. Statement 2 is correct: The Tenth Schedule does not prescribe any specific time limit or deadline within which the Presiding Officer (Speaker/Chairman) must adjudicate a disqualification petition.
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