A person is eligible to be a member of Lok Sabha but he is not eligible to contest for the post of President. What could be the reason?

The person may be in government service

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The person may have dual citizenship

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The person may have the age between 25-35 years

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The person may not have enrolled in electoral list in any constituency

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Solution

The correct option is C The person may have the age between 25-35 years
The age required for a member to contest for the elections of the Lok Sabha is 25 whereas to contest as the President he should have minimum age of 35.

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