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Which of the following constitutional amendments officially lowered the voting age in India 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 amended Article 326 to lower the voting age for elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. This move aimed at encouraging the participation of the younger generation in the democratic process. It came into force during the tenure of Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.