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Article 326 of the Indian Constitution deals with:
Question

Article 326 of the Indian Constitution deals with:

A.

Constitution of Election Commission

B.

Constitution of Tribunal for adjudication of disputes

C.

Elections to the House of the People and State Legislative Assemblies on the basis of adult suffrage

D.

Constitution of Finance Commission

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Elections to the House of the People and State Legislative Assemblies on the basis of adult suffrage

Explanation:
• Article 326 of the Indian Constitution establishes the principle of Universal Adult Suffrage.
• It mandates that elections to the Lok Sabha (House of the People) and the State Legislative Assemblies shall be on the basis of adult suffrage.
• It specifies that every person who is a citizen of India and is not less than 18 years of age (originally 21) shall be entitled to be registered as a voter, unless disqualified by law on grounds of non-residence, unsoundness of mind, crime, or corrupt or illegal practice.

Information Booster:
• The voting age was reduced from 21 to 18 years by the 61st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1988, which came into effect in 1989.
• Article 324 deals with the superintendence, direction, and control of elections being vested in an Election Commission.

Additional Knowledge:
(a) Constitution of Election Commission: .
• This is covered under Article 324.
(b) Constitution of Tribunal...: .
• Adjudication of election disputes by tribunals is covered under Article 323B (for general tribunals) and historically Article 329.
(d) Constitution of Finance Commission: .
• This is covered under Article 280 of the Constitution.

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