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In India, nearly _____ girls get married before they turn 18.

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90 lakh

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15 lakh

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50 thousand

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1 million

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Solution

The correct option is B 15 lakh
In India, nearly 15 lakh girls get married before they turn 18. The mindset of the society is that once girls are finished with their education, they should see marriage as their main aim in life.

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