Question

Which of the following statements is true?

1. Dowry system is abolished in India

2. Child marriages are still seen in India

3. Sati is abolished in India

• A. Only 1
• B. 2 and 3
• C. 1 and 3
• D. All are true

Answer 1

The correct option is B 2 and 3

• Sati: It is one of the social evils of Indian society present in olden days. It is a Hindu funeral custom where a widow immolates herself on her husband's pyre or commits suicide. Sati is abolished in India.
  
• Child marriage: It is a marriage performed between any male below 21 years and female below 18 years according to Indian policy. It is still practiced.
  
• Dowry system: Any property or valuable security is given or agreed to be given either directly or indirectly by one party to another party of a marriage is called dowry. It is of the many social evils leading to a number of women deaths. It still exists.