History · Sources of Modern Indian History
UGC NET June 2013 History
The Act prohibiting child marriages was passed in 1891 due to the efforts of
AIshwar Chandra Vidyasagar and Jyotiba Phule
BMahadev Govind Ranade and Jyotiba Phule
CKeshab Chandra Sen and Behramji Malabari ✓ Correct
DKeshab Chandra Sen and Mahadev Govind Ranade
Correct answer: (C) Keshab Chandra Sen and Behramji Malabari — The Act of 1891 was passed due to the efforts of Keshab Chandra Sen and Behramji Malabari, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The Act of 1891 was passed due to the efforts of Keshab Chandra Sen and Behramji Malabari, so that is the answer.
★The Age of Consent Act of 1891 forbade the marriage of girls below the age of twelve.
★Behramji Malabari, a Parsi reformer, campaigned strongly for raising the age of consent.
★Keshab Chandra Sen of the Brahmo Samaj also worked for reform of marriage customs.
★Their efforts pressed the government to act on the issue.
★The Act was an important step in the reform of child marriage in India.
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