GK Question

history medium true_false

The Age of Consent Act (1891) raised the age of marriage for girls from 10 to 12 years.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

The Age of Consent Act 1891, championed by social reformers, raised the age of consent for girls from 10 to 12 years. It faced conservative opposition but marked progress in protecting child rights. [[30]]

Topic Social Reform - Women's Issues
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC, Railway