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What is the minimum age required to become the Chief Minister of an Indian state?

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

Answer options

  1. 18 years
  2. 21 years
  3. 25 years
  4. 30 years

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 25 years

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) 25 years šŸ“š Explanation: To become the Chief Minister, an individual must be a member of the State Legislature. The minimum qualifying age to become a member of the State Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) is strictly 25 years. Therefore, if a person is elected from the lower house, the minimum age to serve as the Chief Minister is 25 years.