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Who can becom...

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Who can become a candidate in elections?

A

Anyone who can be a voter

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A voter whose minimum age is 25 years

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A citizen of a country

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A person who holds an influential position in society

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Solution

The correct option is B A voter whose minimum age is 25 years
A non-citizen cannot be a contesting candidate in the elections. Constitution of India provides that the minimum age for becoming a candidate for Lok Sabha election shall be 25 years and 30 years for Rajya sabha. For contesting an election as a candidate a person must be registered as a voter.

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