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What is the minimum age required by a citizen to be qualified for being a member of the Lok Sabha?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 21
  2. 25
  3. 30
  4. 35

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 25

Explanation: The minimum age to become a member of the Lok Sabha is 25 years. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ This condition is laid down under Article 84(b) of the Indian Constitution. ▪️ For the Rajya Sabha, the minimum age is 30 years. ▪️ The person must be an Indian citizen and registered voter in any parliamentary constituency. ▪️ Members of the Lok Sabha are elected directly by the people through universal adult suffrage. ▪️ The term of office is 5 years, unless dissolved sooner. ▪️ The Election Commission of India conducts these elections. ▪️ The Lok Sabha is also called the House of the People. ▪️ The first Lok Sabha was constituted in 1952, after the first general elections.