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Which of the following is NOT an essential qualification for being elected as the President?
Citizen of India
Highly educated
Qualified for election as a member of the House of the People
Completion of 35 years
Highly educated
To be elected as the President of India, an individual must be a citizen of India, be at least 35 years of age, and be qualified for election as a member of the Lok Sabha. Educational qualification is not a constitutionally mandated requirement for the office of the President.
To be elected as the President of India, an individual must be a citizen of India, be at least 35 years of age, and be qualified for election as a member of the Lok Sabha. Educational qualification is not a constitutionally mandated requirement for the office of the President.
Article 58 of the Indian Constitution lists the qualifications for election as President.
Must be a citizen of India.
Must have completed 35 years of age.
Must be qualified for election as a member of the Lok Sabha (House of the People).
Must not hold any office of profit under the Government of India or any state government.
Option A is a constitutional requirement under Article 58(a).
Option C is a constitutional requirement under Article 58(1)(c).
Option D is a constitutional requirement under Article 58(1)(b).
Option B is incorrect because the Constitution of India does not prescribe any specific educational or professional qualifications for the President.
B is correct тАФ Being 'highly educated' is not a constitutional requirement for the office of the President of India.
This topic is often compared with the qualifications for a Governor (Art 157) or Member of Parliament; note that none of these constitutional positions require a formal degree, unlike certain civil service roles.
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