Which amendment of the Indian Constitution reduced the voting age from 21 years to 18 years?
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Option 1 : 61st
The correct answer is 61st.
- In India, we have Universal Adult Suffrage which means all adults over the age of 18 years have the Right to Vote without any discrimination.
- The voting age was reduced from 21 years to 18 years by the 61st Amendment Act, 1989.
- Article 324 to 329 gives provisions for the electoral system in our country.
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81st Constitutional amendment act (2000): Empowering states to fulfill the vacancy of reserve seats of SCs and STs in the coming years.
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91st Constitutional Amendment Act (2003): States that the total number of ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of Ministers shall not exceed 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha.
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71st Constitutional Amendment Act (1992): Konkani, Manipuri, and Nepali were added to the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
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