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    Which of the following Amendment Acts reduced the minimum voting age?
    Question

    Which of the following Amendment Acts reduced the minimum voting age?

    A.

    79th Constitutional Amendment Act

    B.

    61st Constitutional Amendment Act

    C.

    86th Constitutional Amendment Act

    D.

    66th Constitutional Amendment Act

    Correct option is B

    The correct answer is (b) 61st Constitutional Amendment Act
    Explanation:
    · The 61st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1988 reduced the minimum voting age from 21 years to 18 years for elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.
    · This amendment amended Article 326 of the Constitution of India.
    · The change was aimed at increasing youth participation in the democratic process.
    Additional Information:
    · 79th Amendment (1999): Extended reservation of SC/ST seats in legislatures.
    · 86th Amendment (2002): Made education a Fundamental Right (Article 21A).
    · 66th Amendment (1990): Related to university education and judicial powers, not voting age.

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