Practicing Success
In which year was the Child Marriage Restraint Act passed in India? |
1929 1931 1935 1933 |
1929 |
The correct answer is Option (1) - 1929 The Child Marriage Restraint Act was passed in India in 1929 with the objective of curbing the practice of child marriage. It aimed to prevent the solemnization of marriages where either the groom or the bride is underage. The act set a minimum age for marriage, which was later revised in subsequent legislation. The enactment of this law was a significant step towards protecting the rights and well-being of children, particularly young girls, by addressing the harmful consequences associated with child marriage. |