Political Science: Electoral Politics · Class 9 · CBSE Social Science
What is the minimum age requirement for a person to contest elections to the Lok Sabha in India?
Practice question from Political Science: Electoral Politics (Class 9 · CBSE Social Science), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
easy · MCQ · Q-8390D0
What is the minimum age requirement for a person to contest elections to the Lok Sabha in India?
- A.18 years
- B.21 years
- C.25 yearsCorrect answer
- D.35 years
Solution
While any citizen who can be a voter can also become a candidate in elections, the minimum age for contesting Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections is 25 years (whereas it is 30 years for the Rajya Sabha and 18 years for voting).
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