alleryThe Special Marriages Act of 1872 set what minimum marriage age for girls?
A10 years
B12 years
C14 years
D18 years
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 14 years
1. The Act followed the controversy over Keshub Chunder Sen's daughter's underage marriage.
2. It set the minimum age of 14 years for girls.
3. 18 years is a much later legal age.
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