In which year was the "Indian Marriage Act" passed ?

In which year was the "Indian Marriage Act" passed ?

1. 1870
2. 1872
3. 1874
4. 1876

UPPSC 2019

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Answer: B

Explanation

The Indian Christian Marriage Act of 1872 is an act of the Parliament of India regulating the legal marriage of Indian Christians.

It was enacted on July 18, 1872, and applies throughout India, excluding territories such as Cochin, Manipur and Jammu and Kashmir.