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The Universal Adult Franchise in Indian Constitution is applicable to Indian Citizens from the age of ______.

Answer

The correct answer is B: 18 years. The 61st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1988 lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 years, granting every Indian citizen aged 18 or above the right to vote under Universal Adult Franchise.

  1. A.22 years
  2. B.18 years✓ Correct
  3. C.17 years
  4. D.21 years

Explanation

The 61st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1988 lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 years, granting every Indian citizen aged 18 or above the right to vote under Universal Adult Franchise.
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