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Q1 (CGS/2026) Polity & Governance › Constitutional Basics & Evolution

The voting age in India was changed from 21 years to 18 years under which one of the following Constitutional Amendment Acts?

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Your answer: —  Â·  Correct: C

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The 61st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1988 (which came into force in 1989) amended Article 326 of the Indian Constitution to lower the voting age from 21 to 18 years. This change was introduced during the Prime Ministership of Rajiv Gandhi to encourage youth participation in the country's democratic process. Article 326 governs elections to the Lok Sabha and the State Legislative Assemblies based on adult suffrage.

  • 43rd Amendment (1977): Restored the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and High Courts curtailed during the Emergency.
  • 48th Amendment (1984): Related to the extension of President's Rule in Punjab.
  • 69th Amendment (1991): Accorded special status to the Union Territory of Delhi, designating it as the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi.
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