Sarda Act for fixing the age of marriage - Indian History & Indian National Movement
Q. Which of the following statements is / are correct?
1. Sarda Act fixed the age of marriage for girls at 14 years and boys at 18 years.
2. It was applied to all Hindus in British India.
- Published on 10 Jul 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Only 1
Sarda Act after its sponsor Rai Sahib Harbilas Sarda to the British India Legislature in India was passed on 28 September 1929, fixed the age of marriage for girls at 14 years and boys at 18 years it applies to all of British India, not just to Hindus.
