Question

In the context of qualifications of contesting the election of the President, which of the following statement is incorrect.

• A. He should be citizen of India
• B. He should not hold office of profit
• C. He should be qualified for the election of the House of People
• D. He should be aged $30$

Answer 1

The correct option is D He should be aged $30$

Under Article 58, the qualifications of the candidate to contest election to the Office of President are: -
1. Must be a citizen of India,

2. Must have completed 35 years of age,

3. Must be eligible to be a member of the Lok Sabha,

4. Should not be holding any office of profit under the Government of India or the Government of any State or any local or other authority subject to the control of any of the said Governments.
However, the candidate may be holding the office of President or Vice-President or Governor of any State or Ministers of the Union or any State and shall be eligible to contest the election.