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The minimum and maximum age for a candidate to contest elections for President of India’s office was ?

A25 years, 65 years

B35 years, 65 years

C35 years , no limit

D25 years, no limit

Answer:

C. 35 years , no limit

Read Explanation:

Article 58 of the constitution lays down the qualifications of a president in India. These qualifications are: He should be a citizen of India, He must have completed the age of 35 years He must be qualified to become a Lok Sabha member. He should not hold any office of profit under Union or state government.


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