Question

The minimum age required to contest for the post of President of India is ________.

• A. a) 21 years
• B. b) 35 years
• C. c) 30 years
• D. d) 24 years

Answer 1

The correct option is B

b) 35 years

Answer:

The correct answer is option (b) – 35 years.

• The President is the highest formal authority in India.
• The President of India is elected by the Members of Parliament and Members of Legislative Assemblies.
• The Prime Minister is the head of the Government and the President is the head of the state.
• The Parliament of India consists of the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and the President of India.
• The President of India is not a member of either house of the Parliament although the President of India is part of the Parliament.
• The President of India is the supreme commander of defence forces.