Q. Which of the Constitutional Amendment acts of the Indian constitution reduced the minimum voting age from 21 years to 18 years?

52nd Constitutional Amendment Act

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69th Constitutional Amendment Act

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61st Constitutional Amendment Act

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44th Constitutional Amendment Act

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Solution

The correct option is C 61st Constitutional Amendment Act
Explanation:

It was the 61st Constitutional Amendment Act of the Indian constitution in 1988 which reduced the minimum voting age from 21 years to 18 years. It was done during the regime of prime minister Rajiv Gandhi as he was more oriented towards giving voice and more say to the younger generations.

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