Citizens of India can vote at the age of – (1) 18 years (2) 21 years (3) 22 years (4) 25 years

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(1) 18 years Explanation: The minimum age of voting in India was lowered from 21 to 18 years by the 61st Amendment Act in 1988 read with Act 21 of 1989.

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