As per the statistics put out by UNICEF in 2017, what percentage of the girls in Bihar are married before attaining the minimum legal age of 18 years?

50%

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40%

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30%

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80%

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The correct option is B 40%
As per the statistics put out by UNICEF in 2017, over 40 per cent of the girls in Bihar are married before attaining the minimum legal age of 18 years. Millions of people protested on the streets of Bihar. The movement addressed the social issue of child marriage.

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