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Which amendment reduced the voting age for elections from 21 years to 18 years?

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

Answer options

  1. 52nd Amendment Act
  2. 61st Amendment Act
  3. 73rd Amendment Act
  4. 84th Amendment Act

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 61st Amendment Act

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) 61st Amendment Act šŸ“š Explanation: The 61st Amendment Act of 1989 reduced the voting age for Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assembly elections. This significant change lowered the age requirement from 21 years to 18 years. It was intended to encourage greater participation of the younger generation. By reducing the age limit, the amendment expanded the democratic base of the Indian electoral system. It recognized the political maturity of the youth who reached the age of 18. This led to a substantial increase in the size of the electorate.