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The Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929 initially fixed the minimum marriage age for girls at:

1. 12 years
2. 14 years
3. 16 years
4. 18 years

Correct answer: 14 years

Solution

The Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929 initially fixed the minimum marriage age for girls at 14 years. Later amendments increased the age, but the original provision was 14.

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