Q. For his relentless efforts, British Government has passed the age of consent act, 1891, who among the following was related to this?

[A] Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar

[B] B.M. Malabari

[C] Govind Mahadeo Ranade

[D] K. Natarajan

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation: The Native Marriage Act (or Civil Marriage Act), 1872 signified legislative action in prohibiting child marriage.

  • It had a limited impact as the Act was not applicable to Hindus, Muslims and other recognised faiths.
  • The relentless efforts of a Parsi reformer, B.M. Malabari, were rewarded by the enactment of the Age of Consent Act (1891) which forbade the marriage of girls below the age of 12.

Source: Spectrum Modern India

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