Electoral Basics (India): What is the minimum age required to be a voter in India? Answer with the legal age after the 61st Constitutional Amendment, which lowered the voting age. Choose the correct age.
General Knowledge
Indian Politics
Difficulty: Easy
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Answer
Correct Answer: 18 years
Explanation
What is being asked?The legally mandated minimum age to be included in the electoral roll for voting in India.
Given data
- Constitutional background: 61st Amendment Act, 1988
Concept/ApproachThe 61st Amendment reduced the voting age from 21 to 18 years. Electoral rolls include citizens who are 18+ on the qualifying date and otherwise eligible.
Final Answer18 years