What are the qualifications needed for a person to be elected as the
President of India?
TNSCERT Class 7 Civics Ch 1 Our Nation
Answers
Of 35 years of age or above
Qualified to become a member of the Lok Sabha
A person shall not be eligible for election as President if he holds any office of profit under the Government of India or the Government of any State or under any local or other authority subject to the control of any of the said Governments.
Certain office-holders, however, are permitted to stand as Presidential candidates.
These are: The current Vice President.The Governor of any State. A Minister of the Union or of any State (Including Prime Minister and Chief Ministers).
In the event that the Vice President, a State Governor or a Minister is elected President, they are considered to have vacated their previous office on the date they begin serving as President.
The qualifications needed for a person to be elected as President of India are :
1. The age of the person should be above 35 years.
2. He should be resident of India.
3. He should not be working in any state or Central government firms.
4. His candidature should follow the candidature rules of Lok Sabha.