Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2024 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.
Question
Tarkunde Report is related to which of the following?
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Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: (A) Electoral Reforms
Tarkunde Report — Overview
The Tarkunde Committee was appointed in 1974 by Jayaprakash Narayan under the Citizens for Democracy initiative. It was chaired by V.M. Tarkunde, a senior jurist and civil liberties activist. The committee submitted its report recommending comprehensive electoral reforms to make Indian democracy more transparent and accountable.
Key Recommendations
The report called for lowering the voting age from 21 to 18 (later implemented in 1989 via the 61st Constitutional Amendment), independent functioning of the Election Commission, state funding of elections to reduce the influence of black money, stricter regulation of political parties, and proportional representation in certain electoral contexts.
