In which year was the 'Native Marriage Act' Passed?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) 1872

Explanation:

• The Native Marriage Act (also known as the Civil Marriage Act) was passed in 1872.
• It was enacted largely due to the efforts of Keshab Chandra Sen and the Brahmo Samaj.
• The act provided a legal framework for marriages not conducted according to traditional Hindu, Muslim, or Christian rites.
• It prohibited polygamy and set the minimum age for marriage (14 for girls, 18 for boys).
• However, its requirement that parties declare "I am not a Hindu, not a Muslim..." caused controversy and a split in the Brahmo Samaj.

• The act was also referred to as the Brahmo Marriage Act.
• Keshab Chandra Sen later violated the act's age principles for his own daughter's marriage, leading to the formation of the Sadharan Brahmo Samaj.

• Associated with the Royal Titles Act.

• Year of the Female Infanticide Prevention Act.