By what popular name is the Child Marriage Restraint Act of 1929 known?
APhule Act
BRoy Act
CSarda Act
DJoshi Act
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Sarda Act
1. The Act was sponsored by Rai Sahib Harbilas Sarda.
2. It is therefore popularly called the Sarda Act.
3. Joshi headed the committee that reported on it.
_Source: Wikipedia, Child Marriage Restraint Act, Lead section_
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