WBCS.LIVE practice question

‘Child marriage Restraint Act’ popularly known as Sarda Act was passed in the year ___________.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 1927
  2. 1928
  3. 1929
  4. 1942

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1929

Explanation: The correct answer is C. 1929. The Child Marriage Restraint Act, popularly known as the Sarda Act, was passed in 1929 during British rule in India. This landmark legislation aimed to curb the widespread practice of child marriage, which was a major social issue at the time.