Question

What is not required for a presidential candidate?

• A. Indian citizen
• B. Minimum 35 years age
• C. Have at least a bachelor's degree
• D. None of these

Hint:

President—35+, citizen, LS-eligibility; no degree mandated.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Qualifying conditions (Arts. 58, 84). A candidate must be an Indian citizen, 35 years or older, and eligible to be a member of the Lok Sabha. There is no educational qualification prescribed.
Step 2: Nominations. Additionally, nomination requires proposers and seconders from MPs/MLAs and a security deposit, but {degree requirement} is absent.
Step 3: Conclude. \[ \boxed{\text{A bachelor’s degree is {not} required (Option C).}} \]