Question

The "Prohibition of Child Marriage Act" was passed in which year?

• A. 1929
• B. 2006
• C. 2015
• D. 1990

Hint:

{Child Marriage Restraint Act – 1929} (Sarda Act)
{Prohibition of Child Marriage Act – 2006} strengthened the law to prevent child marriages in India.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Child marriage has been a serious social issue in India. To prevent this practice and protect the rights of children, the government enacted specific legislation. The earlier law was the Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929 (also known as the Sarda Act). Later, it was replaced by a more comprehensive law known as the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006. This Act strengthened legal provisions to prevent child marriages and provided stricter punishments for those who perform, promote, or permit such marriages.
Step 1: Identify the year when the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act was enacted.

• 1929 – Child Marriage Restraint Act (earlier legislation).
• 2006 – Prohibition of Child Marriage Act.
• 2015 – Not related to this Act.
• 1990 – No such Act passed in this year.

Thus, the correct answer is 2006.