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Which amendment of the Indian Constitution reduced the voting age from 21 to 18 years?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 42nd Amendment
  2. 44th Amendment
  3. 61st Amendment
  4. 73rd Amendment

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 61st Amendment

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) 61st Amendment šŸ“š Explanation: The 61st Constitutional Amendment Act of 1988 historically lowered the minimum voting age for elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. By reducing the age limit from 21 years to 18 years, the amendment massively expanded the democratic base by empowering millions of young citizens to vote.