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    Question

    Which of the following is not a qualification for

    election of the President as laid down under the Indian Constitution?
    A Should be the citizen of India Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Should have completed the age of thirty years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Should be qualified for election as a member of the House of the People Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Should not hold the office of profit under the Government of India or the Government of any State Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    According to Article 58 of the Constitution, no person shall be eligible for election as President unless he is a citizen of India, has completed the age of thirty-five years and is qualified for election as a member of the House of the People. The Article further, lays down that a person shall not be eligible for election as President if he holds any office of profit under the Government of India or the Government of any State or under any local or other authority subject to the control of any of the said Governments.

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