What the minimum age for a person seeking election to the Lok Sabha?

Correct option is C

Correct Answer:C. 25 years

• The minimum age to contest elections for the Lok Sabha (House of the People) is 25 years.

• For the Rajya Sabha (Council of States), the minimum age is 30 years.

• This age requirement is laid down in Article 84(b) of the Indian Constitution.

• A candidate must also be a citizen of India and fulfill other qualifications as prescribed by Parliament.

• Lok Sabha Term: 5 years (unless dissolved sooner).

• Total Seats: 543 elected members.

• Voting Age: 18 years (as per 61st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1988).

• First Lok Sabha Election: Held in 1951–52.

• Recent Amendment (2020s): Efforts have been made to digitize candidate affidavits and strengthen electoral transparency.