Question

Which of the following is/are the features of Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006?

• A. It extends to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir
• B. "Child" means a person who, if a male, has not completed twenty-one years of age
• C. "Child" means a person who, if a female has not completed eighteen years of age
• D. All the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All the above

Prohibition of Child Marriage Act was passed in the year 2006. This act is extended to all of India except Jammu and Kashmir. According to this act, a male up to 21 years and female up to 18 years are considered as a child. Beyond this age, they are called majors.