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What was the Act III of 1872?

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

Answer options

  1. Special Marriage Act
  2. Jury Act
  3. Revenue Act
  4. Executive Act

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Special Marriage Act

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Special Marriage Act šŸ“š Explanation: The Native Marriage Act (Act III of 1872), championed by Keshab Chandra Sen, was a landmark piece of social legislation. It legalized inter-caste marriages, abolished polygamy among Brahmos, and fixed the marriage age for girls at 14 and boys at 18.