Question

What recent reform is being considered regarding the legal marriageable age for females in India?

Options

• Lowering it to 16 years

• Keeping it at 18 years

• Marking marriage void in all cases

• Raising it to 21 years

Answer 1

Raising it to 21 years

Explanation:

Current proposals aim to raise the legal age for girls to 21 years to promote gender equality and reduce health risks.​