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Consider the following statements regarding the age limits for contesting elections in India.

  1. The minimum age to contest for the office of President or Vice-President is 35 years.

  2. The minimum age to contest for a Rajya Sabha seat is 30 years, while for a Lok Sabha seat, it is 25 years.

  3. The minimum age to contest for a Panchayat or Municipal Council election is 25 years.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?


A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2, and 3

Answer:

A. 1 and 2 only

Read Explanation:

Indian Polity - Election Commission and Eligibility Criteria

Key Eligibility Requirements for Contesting Elections in India:

  • President and Vice-President:
    • To contest for the office of the President or Vice-President of India, a candidate must have attained the age of 35 years. This is a constitutional requirement as per Article 58 and 66 of the Constitution of India.
  • Parliamentary Elections:
    • Rajya Sabha (Council of States): The minimum age requirement to be elected as a member of the Rajya Sabha is 30 years. This is stipulated in Article 84(b) of the Constitution.
    • Lok Sabha (House of the People): The minimum age requirement to be elected as a member of the Lok Sabha is 25 years. This is also stipulated in Article 84(b) of the Constitution.
  • Panchayat and Municipal Elections:
    • The minimum age to contest elections for Panchayats and Municipalities is generally 21 years, as per the Representation of the People Act, 1951 and relevant state/local acts. Statement 3, which suggests 25 years, is incorrect.
  • Other Key Points for Competitive Exams:
    • The Election Commission of India (ECI) is responsible for conducting elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, the office of the President of India, and the office of the Vice-President of India.
    • Disqualifications for membership of Parliament are detailed in Article 102 of the Constitution.
    • The Representation of the People Act, 1951, lays down the detailed procedure for the conduct of elections and eligibility criteria for voters and candidates.

Related Questions:

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the first Lok Sabha elections in India?

  1. The first Lok Sabha elections were held from October 25, 1951, to February 21, 1952.

  2. The first person to vote in these elections was Shyam Sharan Negi from Himachal Pradesh.

  3. The Indian National Congress won 489 seats in the first Lok Sabha elections.


Consider the following statements about the composition of the Election Commission of India:

  1. The Election Commission consists of the Chief Election Commissioner and such number of other Election Commissioners as fixed by the President.

  2. The Chief Election Commissioner acts as the Chairman when more than one Commissioner is appointed.

  3. All Election Commissioners have different salaries based on their seniority.

  4. In case of conflict among Commissioners, decisions are taken by majority.

വോട്ടർപട്ടിക പ്രതിപാദിക്കുന്ന ഭരണഘടനാ അനുച്ഛേദം ഏത്?

Which of the following correctly describe the Election Commission’s role in election disputes and conduct?

  1. Courts have no jurisdiction over elections except through election petitions as per Article 329.

  2. The Election Commission decides the validity of laws on delimitation of constituencies.

  3. It decides the schedule and date of elections in consultation with the President.

  4. Election Commission’s opinion is binding on the President and Governors on disqualification matters.

Which article of the constitution deals with the powers of Election Commission of India?