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GS History Modern India
Q.

Consider the following mentioned legislations:

1. Sarda Act, 1930

2. Equal Remuneration Act, 1976

3. Bengal Regulation Act, 1829

Which among the above was/were legislations affecting women?

Explanation:
  • All the acts mentioned covered provisions related to the betterment of the life women. Child Marriage Restraint Act 1929, passed on 28 September 1929 in the British India Legislature of India, fixed the age of marriage for girls at 14 years and boys at 18 years which was later amended to 18 for girls and 21 for boys. It is popularly known as the Sarda Act, after its sponsor Harbilas Sarda.
  • The Equal Remuneration Act ,1976 aims to provide for the payment of equal remuneration to men and women workers.
  •  Bengal regultion act 1829 banned the Sati practice in all jurisdiction of British India.

Thus, Option D is Correct.

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