What is the legal age for the marriage of (a) boys, and (b) girls, in our country?

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The legal age for the marriage of boys in our country is 21 years.

The legal age for the marriage of girls in our country is 18 years.

(i) Girls under the age of 18 are not physically or mentally prepared for motherhood.
(ii) Early marriage and motherhood result in health issues for both the mother and the child.

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The legal age for the marriage of boys in our country is :

(a) 16 years (b) 18 years (c) 21 years (d) 24 years

The legal age for the marriage of girls in our country is :

(a) 16 years (b) 18 years (c) 21 years (d) 24 years

Our government has legalized the age for marriage for boys and girls. Give reasons as to why one should get married after a certain age.

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