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Anita is 22 years old and wishes to contest a Panchayat election in a State. Her age, though above 21, is the only issue raised. Under Article 243F, what is the minimum age to be eligible for membership of a Panchayat?

The minimum age is 21 years. Article 243F disqualifies anyone below 21 from Panchayat membership, so Anita at 22 satisfies the age criterion, while the higher ages of 25 or 30 apply to other legislative bodies, not Panchayats.

  1. A18 years
  2. B21 yearsCorrect
  3. C25 years
  4. D30 years

Explanation

Article 243F disqualifies a person who has not attained the age of 21 years, provided the person is otherwise qualified to vote under the law for the Legislature. Anita at 22 meets the age criterion. 25 is the Legislative Assembly age, not the Panchayat age.

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