Demanding of dowry can lead to imprisonment according to the Dowry Prohibition Act. What is the duration of imprisonment?

1-3 years

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0.5-2 years

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2-4 years

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7 years and above

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Solution

The correct option is B 0.5-2 years
Dowry is related to the amount of money or property that a woman's parents give to the man she marries. According to the Dowry Prohibition Act of 1961, in case a person demands for dowry, he/she can face imprisonment for 6 months to 2 years or 0.5- 2 years.

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