- Statement 1 is correct (Article 58(1)(b)): A person must have completed the age of thirty-five years. - Statement 2 is correct (Article 57): There is no constitutional restriction on the number of terms a person can be re-elected as President. - Statement 3 is correct (Article 58(2)): A person is not eligible if they hold any office of profit under the Government of India, any State government, or any local or other authority under the control of any of the said governments (except for the President, Vice-President, Governor, or a Minister).
Which of the following statements relating to election as the President of India is/are correct? 1. A person above the age of thirty-five years is eligible for election as the President of India. 2. The President of India is eligible for re- election for more than one term. 3. A person is not eligible for election as the President of India if the person holds an office of profit. Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Asked in UPSC NDA 1 2016 · Topic: The President (Qualifications, Term, Conditions of Office, and Oath)
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