Which of the following amendments had reduced the age of

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Which of the following amendments had reduced the age of the voters from 21 years to 18 years ?

1. 52^nd amendment
2. 60^th amendment
3. 61^st amendment
4. 62^nd amendnmment

Correct Option: C

61^st Amendment of the Constitution had reduced the age of the voters from 21 years to 18 years. The 61^st amendment of the Constitution of India, officially known as the Constitution (Sixty-first Amendment) Act, 1988, lowered the voting age of elections to the lok Sabha and the Legislative Assemblies of States from 21 years to 18 years. This was done by amending Article 326 of the Constitution, which related to elections to the Lok sabha and the Assemblies.