What is the minimum age required to become the Vice President of India?
- A25 years
- B30 years
- C40 years
- D35 years
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Correct answer: (d) 35 years
Explanation
Under Article 66(3), a person must have completed 35 years of age to be elected Vice President. The person must also be a citizen of India, be qualified for election to the Rajya Sabha and hold no office of profit.
The same age, 35, applies to the President. For the Lok Sabha it is 25, and for the Rajya Sabha 30.