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Let’s understand each option carefully to find out the correct answer and why the others are not suitable.
Option A: 25 years
This option refers to the minimum age required to contest elections for the Lok Sabha. According to Article 84 of the Indian Constitution, a person must be at least 25 years old to be eligible to become a member of the Lok Sabha. Since the Prime Minister is usually a member of the Lok Sabha, being 25 makes you eligible to be an MP, and technically, you could be chosen as Prime Minister. This makes 25 years a possible minimum age.
Option B: 30 years
This is the minimum age required to become a member of the Rajya Sabha, as per Article 84 of the Constitution. If a person is 30 years old, they can be a member of the Rajya Sabha and could be appointed Prime Minister. However, this age is higher than the Lok Sabha requirement, so it’s not the absolute minimum age for becoming Prime Minister.
Option C: 40 years
There is no rule in the Indian Constitution that sets 40 years as a minimum age for any parliamentary position, including the Prime Minister. This option is incorrect because it doesn’t align with any constitutional requirement for eligibility to Parliament or the Prime Minister’s office.
Option D: 35 years
This option is also incorrect. The Constitution does not mention 35 years as a requirement for either the Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha membership, nor for the Prime Minister’s position. It seems to be incorrect, as it’s close to the Rajya Sabha age (30) but not accurate.
Correct Answer: A. 25 years
The minimum age to become Prime Minister is 25 years because a person can become a member of the Lok Sabha at this age, and the Prime Minister is typically chosen from the Lok Sabha. While a Rajya Sabha member (minimum age 30) can also be Prime Minister, the question asks for the minimum age, which is 25, as it’s the lowest age at which someone can enter Parliament and be eligible for the role.
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