alleryThe 1929 Act first fixed the minimum marriage age at what for girls and boys?
A12 and 16
B14 and 18
C15 and 21
D18 and 21
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 14 and 18
1. The Act was passed on 28 September 1929.
2. It set 14 years for girls and 18 years for boys.
3. 18 and 21 came only with the 1978 amendment.
_Source: Wikipedia, Child Marriage Restraint Act, Lead section_
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