The minimum age for contesting elections to the Panchayati Raj Institutions should be how many years according to the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act?
- A18 years
- B21 years
- C25 years
- DMore than one of the above
- ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (b) 21 years
Explanation
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment granted constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions. Under this, the minimum age for a person to become a Panchayat member is 21 years.