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Q: In which year did the voting age for the Lok Sabha and the State Legislative Assembly elections change from 21 to 18 year?
  • A. 2001
  • B. 1991
  • C. 1998
  • D. 1988
Correct Answer: Option D - On 20 December 1988, the Rajya Sabha passed the 61ˢᵗ Amendment bill which lowered minimum voting age from 21 to 18 years. The Act came into force on 28ᵗʰ March, 1989.
D. On 20 December 1988, the Rajya Sabha passed the 61ˢᵗ Amendment bill which lowered minimum voting age from 21 to 18 years. The Act came into force on 28ᵗʰ March, 1989.

Explanations:

On 20 December 1988, the Rajya Sabha passed the 61ˢᵗ Amendment bill which lowered minimum voting age from 21 to 18 years. The Act came into force on 28ᵗʰ March, 1989.