Which of the following is not a mandatory condition to be eligible for the position of President of India?
Verified Answer
A. Should be 35 years of age
B. Should be educated
C. Should be qualified to become a Member of Lok Sabha
D. Should be a Citizen of India
Explanation:
Article $58$ of the Indian Constitution lays down the qualifications for election as President. These include: (a) being a citizen of India, (b) having completed the age of $35$ years, and (c) being qualified for election as a member of the House of the People (Lok Sabha). There is no mention of any educational qualification required for the President of India in the Constitution. Therefore, while options (1), (3), and (4) are mandatory constitutional requirements, option (2) 'Should be educated' is not a mandatory condition. This makes (2) the correct answer as it is the condition that is *not* mandatory.