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.