The 'Age of Consent Act' of 1891 was sponsored by which Indian social reformer? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Age of Consent Act' of 1891 was sponsored by which Indian social reformer?
A. Mahadev Govind Ranade
B. Behramji Malabari
C. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
D. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Behramji Malabari tirelessly campaigned for the Age of Consent Act, which raised the age from 10 to 12.
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