What is the minimum age prescribed by the Constitution of India for appointment as Governor of a state?

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  1. 30 years
  2. 35 years
  3. 21 years
  4. 25 years

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Option 2 : 35 years
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The correct answer is 35 years.

Key Points

  • The minimum age prescribed by the Constitution of India for appointment as Governor of a state is 35 years.
  • Governor is the constitutional head of each state appointed by the president for a term of 5 years. 
  • To become a governor of a state one should not be a member of either house of the parliament or the house of the state legislature and he should not hold any other office of profit. 
  • Articles 153 to 167 in Part VI of the Constitution deal with the state executive.

Additional Information

  • 25 years - Minimum age for membership in the Legislative Assembly& also Minimum age to become a member of Lok Sabha.
  • 30 years- Minimum age for membership in the Legislative Council & also Minimum age to become a member of Rajya Sabha.
  • 35 yearsMinimum age to become a President.
  • 18 yearsVoting age of citizens of India. Before it was 21 years, but according to the 61st amendment act, it reduces to 18 years. 

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