Question

Till 1990, a person was eligible to vote for Panchayat elections and not eligible to vote for Lok Sabha election. What would be the reason?

• A. The person may not have registered his name in the electorate
• B. The age limit for voting was different for local body and parliament elections
• C. The person might not have required educational qualification
• D. The person might be residing in a state other than his native state

Answer 1

The correct option is B The age limit for voting was different for local body and parliament elections

In Gram Panchayat elections, all the villagers who are 18 years or more in age can vote. The villagers who are 21 years or more can contest the elections on fulfilling other requirements.