Malika is 16 years old. Which of the following laws protects her from being forced into marriage?

Right to education

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Balika Samridhi Yojana

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Minimal age of marriage

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Adoption policy

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The correct option is C Minimal age of marriage
There is a law on child marriage, which has strictly fixed the minimum age for marriage for girls at 18 and boys at 21 years.
Right to education (RTE) allows children aged 6-14 to have free and compulsory education.
Balika Samridhi Yojana, which gives mothers with a girl child Rs. 500 and annual scholarships.

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