Question

Which of the following statements is correct?

1. In India, the right to vote is not a constitutional right, but a legal right.
2. Article 326 provides for adult suffrage.
3. The 61st Constitutional Amendment reduced the voting age from 21 to 18.

• A. 2 only
• B. All of these
• C. 3 only
• D. None of these

Answer 1

Answer:

B. All of these

• Article 326 establishes universal adult suffrage as the basis for electing representatives to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.

• The 61st Amendment of the Indian Constitution decreased the voting age for the State Legislative Assemblies and the Lok Sabha elections from 21 to 18 years.