Multiple choice

The Indian Constitution provides for 'universal adult suffrage'. Which of the following statements is/are correct in this regard?

  1. Article 326 of the Constitution of India provides universal adult suffrage.
  2. The 71st Amendment to the Indian Constitution lowered the minimum voting age from 21 years to 18 years.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both of these

  4. Neither of these
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Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: The Constitution of India, under Article 326, provides for universal adult suffrage. Statement 2 is incorrect: The 61st Amendment to the Indian Constitution lowered the minimum voting age from 21 years to 18 years.

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