Political Science · Political Processes in India
Which Constitutional Amendment Act reduced the age of universal adult franchise from 21 to 18?
A59th
B60th
C61st ✓ Correct
D81st
Correct answer: (C) 61st — The 61st Amendment reduced the voting age to 18, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The 61st Amendment reduced the voting age to 18, so that is the answer.
★It was passed in 1988.
★Earlier the voting age was 21 years.
★The change applied to Lok Sabha and assembly elections.
★It greatly increased the number of young voters.
★The other amendments dealt with different matters.
★Thus the answer is the 61st Amendment.
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