For election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination paper can be filed by:
✓ Correct answer: c) any citizen of India whose name appears in the electoral roll of a constituency.
ExplanationFor a candidate to stand for election to the Lok Sabha (the lower house of the Indian Parliament), certain eligibility criteria must be met, as stipulated by the Section 33 of Representation of the People Act, 1951 and the Constitution of India such as:1. The candidate must be a citizen of India2. The age of the candidate should not less than 25 years of age3. The candidate must be registered as an elector for a parliamentary constituency.SUPER HINT For A, "Residing" is too generic.Even a foreign national or a minor may reside in India — does that qualify them to contest Lok Sabha?Clearly no.Hence false.For B, PM Modi contested from Varanasi despite being from Guja- rat.Hence likely false.For D, A 5 year old is a Citizen of India, can S/He contest?Clearly No!Hence most logical choice left is option C. 167
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