Question
Easy
The Child Marriage Restraint Act was passed in 1929. According to this Act, what was the respective minimum age approved for marriage, for men and women ?
1
20 years and 18 years
2
18 years and 16 years
3
21 years and 18 years
4
17 years and 15 years
Question Details
Time to Solve: 12
Exam: CTET
Level/Paper: CTET_P2
Chapter: Modern India: Colonial Rule & Freedom Struggle
Topic: Socio-Religious Reforms & Impact of Colonialism
Correct Answer
Option B
Explanation
The Child Marriage Restraint Act, also known as the Sarda Act, was enacted in 1929 to address the issue of child marriage in India. According to this Act, the minimum age for marriage was set at 18 years for men and 16 years for women. Therefore, Option 2, which states that the respective minimum age approved for marriage was 18 years for men and 16 years for women, is correct.…Read More
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