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Difficulty: EasyState Executive and Legislature: Governor, CM, and State Assemblies

According to Article 157 of the Constitution of India, what is the minimum age required for a person to be eligible for appointment as the Governor of a State?

  1. A
    25 years
  2. B
    30 years
  3. 35 yearsAnswer
  4. D
    40 years

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The minimum age required for appointment as the Governor of a State is 35 years.
Article 157 of the Constitution of India provides two primary qualifications for a person to be appointed as Governor: they must be a citizen of India and must have completed thirty-five years of age.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the relevant constitutional provision regarding Gubernatorial qualifications.
Article 157 of the Constitution of India specifies qualifications for appointment as Governor.
Constitutional qualifications for the office of the Governor are explicitly listed under Article 157.
2
Examine the specific criteria stated in Article 157.
The two constitutional qualifications are: (1) He/She must be a citizen of India, and (2) He/She must have completed the age of 35 years.
This establishes 35 years as the mandatory lower age threshold.

Key Concept

Qualifications for appointment as Governor under Article 157
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