WBCS.LIVE practice question

The Sarda Act of 1929 was primarily concerned with which social reform?

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

Answer options

  1. Abolition of Untouchability
  2. Remarriage of Widows
  3. Prohibition of Child Marriage
  4. Promotion of Women's Education

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Prohibition of Child Marriage

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Prohibition of Child Marriage šŸ“š Explanation: Formally known as the Child Marriage Restraint Act, it was popularly named after its sponsor, Harbilas Sarda. The act fixed the minimum age for marriage at 14 for girls and 18 for boys. It was a significant milestone in the social reform movement, although its enforcement remained weak in the early years due to lack of administrative will.