Question

What do you mean by the term ‘child marriage’? What are the consequences of child marriage?

Answer 1

Instruction:
Define child marriage. List some of the consequences of child marriage.

Solution:

A person, if male, who is below 21 years of age, and if female, below 18 years of age, cannot be forced to get married. When either or both parties involved are children is called child marriage.​

Consequences:

• Pushes children into the burden of financial and family responsibilities​​.
• Underage pregnancy results in increased abortions, and infant mortality​.
• Human Trafficking​ and child labours​.
• Hurdles to complete their education.