Violation of the Dowry Prohibition Act has an imprisonment period of months to years.

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Solution

The correct option is C 2
To help victims of dowry and their families, the government of India formulated the Dowry Prohibition Act in 1961. As per this act, if a person demands dowry directly or indirectly from the parents or relatives of the bride or bridegroom; they shall face imprisonment for a term between 6 months to 2 years. Apart from this, they shall be entitled to a fine of up to ten thousand.

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