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This is a picture of a child bride at the beginning of the 20th century. Which Act was passed to prevent child marriage and when? (ii) What did the Act mention?

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Observe the pictures below answer the questions that follow:

(i) This is a picture of a child bride at the beginning of the 20th century. Which Act was passed to prevent child marriage and when?

(ii) What did the Act mention?

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(i) In 1929, the Child Marriage Restraint Act was passed to prevent this practice.

(ii) According to the Act no man below the age of 18 and a woman below the age of 16 could marry.

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