Question

A candidate for office of the President of India must be proposed and seconded by _____.

• A. At least 50 electors and 50 seconders
• B. At least 200 electors and 100 seconders
• C. At least 100 electors and 100 seconders
• D. At least 50 electors and 25 seconders

Hint:

The process of electing the President of India involves a broad consensus among elected representatives.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

To identify the correct number of electors and seconders required for proposing a candidate for the President of India:
1. According to the Indian Constitution, a candidate for the office of the President must be proposed by at least 50 electors and seconded by at least 50 other electors.
2. This ensures a broad base of support for the candidacy.
3. The other options do not meet the constitutional requirement.
Therefore, the correct answer is (1) At least 50 electors and 50 seconders.