The tradition of taking and giving dowry became a cognizable criminal offence in .

1981

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1971

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1961

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1951

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The correct option is C 1961
The Dowry Prohibition Act of 1961 made the tradition of taking and giving dowry a cognizable criminal offence. This broke down the tradition of dowry by its root and encouraged people to speak against it.

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