Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Consider the following statements regarding the Article 326 of Indian Constitution :

1.Originally it allowed only those who were above age of 24 to vote.
2. It was amended through 61st Constitutional amendment act resulting in reduction of voting age to 18.
3.This article also tells about ground of disqualification of voter.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

• A. 1 and 3 only
• B. 1 and 2 only
• C. 2 and 3 only
• D. 1,2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is C 2 and 3 only

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Originally voting age was 21 as per Article 326.It was amended through 61st Constitutional amendment act to 18.

It also mentions “not otherwise disqualified under this Constitution or any law made by the appropriate Legislature on the ground of non-residence, unsoundness of mind, crime or corrupt or illegal practice, shall be entitled to be registered as a voter at any such election.”