UPPCS · Question 17

With reference to the Age of Consent Act, 1891, consider the following statements: 1. It was Behramji Malabari, a Parsi reformer from Bombay, who advocated for this legislation. 2. The Act was supported by the extremist wing led by Bal Gangadhar Tilak. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. AOnly 2
2. BNeither 1 nor 2
3. COnly 1
4. DBoth 1 and 2