Which Act was passed in 1929 prohibiting marriage of girls below 14 and boys below 18 years of age?

Sharda Act

The correct answer is Option 2- Sharda Act

The Sharda Act, also known as the Child Marriage Restraint Act, was passed in 1929 prohibiting marriage of girls below 14 and boys below 18 years of age.

The Sharda Act was a landmark piece of legislation that was passed in the face of strong opposition from conservative groups. It was the first law in India to prohibit child marriage, and it helped to raise awareness of the harmful effects of child marriage on children.

The Sharda Act was amended in 1978 to increase the minimum age of marriage for girls to 18 years. The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, which replaced the Sharda Act, further increased the minimum age of marriage for boys to 21 years.

The Sharda Act played a significant role in reducing the prevalence of child marriage in India. However, child marriage remains a problem in some parts of the country, and the government is working to raise awareness of the issue and to enforce the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act.