What is the minimum Age criteria for contesting for Presidentship in India?
2017
What is the minimum Age criteria for contesting for Presidentship in India?
Answer: A. 35 years — According to Article 58 of the Constitution of India, a person is eligible to be elected as the President of India if he/she: Is a citizen of India Has…
- A.
35 years
- B.
30 years
- C.
28 years
- D.
21 years
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Correct answer: A
According to Article 58 of the Constitution of India, a person is eligible to be elected as the President of India if he/she:
Is a citizen of India
Has completed 35 years of age
Is qualified to be elected as a member of the Lok Sabha
Does not hold any office of profit under the Government
Therefore, the minimum age required to contest for the office of President is 35 years.
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