The 'Sharda Act' of 1929 is related to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Sharda Act' of 1929 is related to:

A. Child marriage restraint

B. Women's education

C. Sati prohibition

D. Widow remarriage

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

The Sharda Act (Child Marriage Restraint Act) of 1929 raised the marriageable age to 14 for girls and 18 for boys.

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