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Which of the following statements regarding the age limit for contesting elections in India are correct?

  1. The minimum age for Lok Sabha membership is 25 years.

  2. The minimum age for Rajya Sabha membership is 30 years.

  3. The minimum age for contesting Panchayat elections is 21 years.

  4. The minimum age for contesting Presidential elections is 30 years.

A1, 2 and 3 only

B2, 3 and 4 only

C1, 3 and 4 only

DAll are correct

Answer:

A. 1, 2 and 3 only

Read Explanation:

Indian Polity: Elections and Age Eligibility

  • Lok Sabha Membership: The minimum age requirement to be eligible for election as a member of the Lok Sabha (the lower house of Parliament) is 25 years. This is stipulated in Article 84(b) of the Constitution of India.
  • Rajya Sabha Membership: To be elected as a member of the Rajya Sabha (the upper house of Parliament), a candidate must be at least 30 years old. This is also outlined in Article 84(b) of the Constitution.
  • Panchayat Elections: The Representation of the People Act, 1951, specifies that the minimum age for contesting elections to Panchayats (local self-government bodies) is 21 years. This aligns with the age of majority in India.
  • Presidential Elections: While not explicitly mentioned in the options provided, it's important to note for competitive exams that the minimum age to be eligible for election as the President of India is 35 years, as per Article 58(1)(b) of the Constitution. This is a common point of confusion and a frequent exam question.
  • Other Elected Offices: For most state legislative assembly elections, the minimum age is also 25 years, similar to the Lok Sabha.
  • Constitutional Basis: The eligibility criteria for various elected offices in India are primarily laid down in the Constitution of India and supplemented by acts like the Representation of the People Acts.

Related Questions:

 Which of the following statements are correct regarding the constitutional provisions of the Election Commission?

  1. Article 324 vests the superintendence, direction, and control of elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of President and Vice-President in the Election Commission.

  2. Article 325 ensures that no person is ineligible for inclusion in an electoral roll on grounds of religion, race, caste, or sex.

  3. The 61st Constitutional Amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 years under the Prime Ministership of Indira Gandhi.


Which of the following statements are correct regarding election expenditure and age limits?

  1. The security deposit for a Lok Sabha candidate is ₹25,000, with a concession for SC/ST candidates.

  2. The spending limit for Lok Sabha candidates in big states is ₹95 lakhs.

  3. The minimum age to contest for the office of President is 30 years.

  4. The minimum age to contest for a Panchayat election is 21 years.


Which of the following statements about NOTA and VVPAT are correct?

i. NOTA was made mandatory by the Supreme Court on September 27, 2013.

ii. The first state to conduct elections using VVPAT for all assembly constituencies was Goa in 2017.

iii. The NOTA symbol was designed by the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad.

iv. If NOTA receives the most votes in an election, the candidate with the second-highest votes is declared the winner.

Which of the following statements about the structure and functioning of the Election Commission are correct?

  1. The Election Commission was a single-member body until 1989, when it became a multi-member body.

  2. The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners receive a salary of ₹2,50,000, charged to the Consolidated Fund of India.

  3. The President appoints Regional Commissioners without consulting the Election Commission.

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