In case any male adult contracts child marriage, then the imprisonment he faces is _____.

Maximum of five years

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Maximum of two years

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Maximum of three years

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Maximum seven years

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Solution

The correct option is B Maximum of two years
If a male adult above eighteen years of age contracts a child marriage, he shall be punishable with rigorous imprisonment which may extend to two years and/or with fine upto one lakh rupees.

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