Correct option is D
(c) Rs. 15,000
Sol.According to the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952, a candidate contesting for the post of President of India must deposit Rs. 15,000 as a security deposit.
Information Booster:
- A candidate needs 50 proposers and 50 seconders (MPs/MLAs).
- If a candidate fails to secure 1/6th of the votes, the deposit is forfeited.
- The Vice-President’s security deposit is also Rs. 15,000.
- Election is conducted by a secret ballot with a proportional representation system.
Additional Information:
- MP election deposit: Rs. 25,000.
- MLA election deposit: Rs. 10,000.
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