In which year was the voting age reduced from 21 to 18 in India?
A
1987
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B
1999
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C
1989
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D
1948
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Solution
The correct option is C 1989 India was one of the first countries in the world to allow all adults above the age of 21 years to vote from the very first democratic election that was held. The voting age was reduced from 21 to 18 in the year 1989.