Which Constitutional Amendment Act reduced the voting age from 21 years to 18 years for Lok Sabha and Legislative Assembly elections?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 61st Constitutional Amendment Act (1988)
- Step 1: Recall the constitutional milestone amending Article 326 (adult suffrage).
- Step 2: The 61st Amendment Act 1988 was enacted to lower the voting age from 21 to 18 years.
- Step 3: It came into force on 28 March 1989, expanding youth democratic participation.
Answer
61st Constitutional Amendment Act (1988).
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