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What was the Act III, 1872?

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

Answer options

  1. Social Reform Act
  2. Jury Act
  3. Revenue Act
  4. Executive Act

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Social Reform Act

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Social Reform Act šŸ“š Explanation: The Native Marriage Act (or Act III of 1872) was a significant social reform law in British India. it legalized inter-caste marriages and set the minimum age for marriage, aiming to curb child marriage. The act was passed due to the efforts of reformers like Keshab Chandra Sen. it was a major step toward modernizing social laws and providing legal protection for non-traditional marriages.