Question

Which Article of the Constitution of India specifically addresses the qualifications for the office of the President?

• A. Article 50
• B. Article 56
• C. Article 58
• D. Article 60

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Article 58

Article 58: Qualifications for Election as President

• Citizenship: The candidate must be a citizen of India.

• Age: The candidate must have completed the age of 35 years.

• Qualifications for Membership in Lok Sabha: The candidate must be qualified for election as a member of the House of the People (Lok Sabha). This implies fulfilling all the criteria required to become a Member of Parliament in the lower house.

Additional Disqualifications (as per Article 59):

• The President shall not be a member of either House of Parliament or of any State Legislature. If a person, who is already a member of Parliament or a State Legislature, is elected President, they must vacate their seat in that House on the date on which they enter upon their office as President.

• The President shall not hold any office of profit.