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State PCS PYQPrelims 2019

UPPCS · Question 17

In which year was the 'Native Marriage Act' passed?

  1. 1870
  2. 1872
  3. 1874
  4. 1876
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Answer: (B) 1872

Explanation

The Native Marriage Act (Special Marriage Act) of 1872, promoted by Keshab Chandra Sen and the Brahmo Samaj, legalised Brahmo and inter-caste marriages and set minimum marriage ages.