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Q: What is the minimum age limit to be eligible for appointment as Prime Minister of India?
  • A. 35 years
  • B. 25 years
  • C. 30 years
  • D. 45 years
Correct Answer: Option B - According to the constitution, the Prime Minister can be a member of either of the two houses of Parliament. For example Indira Gandhi (1966) and Manmohan Singh (2004-2009) were members of Rajya Sabha. For membership of Rajya Sabha, at least 30 years and for membership of Lok Sabha 25 years of age is mandatory. Since the minimum age limit is asked in the question. Therefore 25 years is the correct answer. There is no explicit provision in the Indian constitution regarding the qualification of the Prime Minister, but it has been said that he will be the leader of the majority party in the Lok Sabha.
B. According to the constitution, the Prime Minister can be a member of either of the two houses of Parliament. For example Indira Gandhi (1966) and Manmohan Singh (2004-2009) were members of Rajya Sabha. For membership of Rajya Sabha, at least 30 years and for membership of Lok Sabha 25 years of age is mandatory. Since the minimum age limit is asked in the question. Therefore 25 years is the correct answer. There is no explicit provision in the Indian constitution regarding the qualification of the Prime Minister, but it has been said that he will be the leader of the majority party in the Lok Sabha.

Explanations:

According to the constitution, the Prime Minister can be a member of either of the two houses of Parliament. For example Indira Gandhi (1966) and Manmohan Singh (2004-2009) were members of Rajya Sabha. For membership of Rajya Sabha, at least 30 years and for membership of Lok Sabha 25 years of age is mandatory. Since the minimum age limit is asked in the question. Therefore 25 years is the correct answer. There is no explicit provision in the Indian constitution regarding the qualification of the Prime Minister, but it has been said that he will be the leader of the majority party in the Lok Sabha.