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Q · Social and Cultural UprisingsMedium · 45s
Who among the following vigorously campaigned for the Age of Consent Act (1891)?
TopicSocial and Cultural Uprisings
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Meaning: A social reform to raise the age of consent for girls within marriage.Correct Option Justification: Behramji Malabari’s writings and advocacy were crucial for the 1891 Act.Incorrect Options:A. Roy campaigned earlier (Sati abolition).B. Ranade supported reforms but Malabari led this issue.C. Keshab focused on Brahmo reforms; not the 1891 Act.D. Thus Option A is correct.
Final Answer: Option A - Behramji Malabari