Question

Marriageable age in India by the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2006 is:

• A. 18 years for women and 21 years for men
• B. 16 years for girls and 18 years for boys
• C. 18 years for girls and 18 years for boys
• D. 20 years for women and 25 years for men

Hint:

The legal age for marriage under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 is 18 for women and 21 for men to prevent child marriages.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 specifies the minimum age for marriage as 18 years for women and 21 years for men in India.