Question

If Ms Y wants to become the President of India, which of the following requirements will she have to fulfil?

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below.

• A. 1, 2, and 5
• B. 1, 3, and 4
• C. 1, 4, and 5
• D. 3, 4, and 5

Answer 1

The correct option is C 1, 4, and 5

The President of the Republic of India is the ceremonial head of state of India. He is elected by the Electoral College, a body consisting of elected members of the Union Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies. A president must be:

1. a citizen of India
2. of 35 years of age or above
3. qualified to become a member of the Lok Sabha.
4. not hold any office of profit under the Government.
5. A person shall also need at least 50 members from the electoral college to nominate and then another 50 have to second that nomination.