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What is the minimum age required for a person to be elected to the legislative assembly?

A21 years

B25 years

C22 years

D18 years

Answer:

B. 25 years

Read Explanation:

The minimum age required for a person to be elected to the legislative assembly is 25 years The minimum age for becoming a: President-35 Governor-35 Rajya Sabha member-30 Lok Sabha member-25 Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA)-25 Member of Legislative Council (MLC)-30


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