In which year was the Dowry Prohibition Act passed in India?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 1961.
The Dowry Prohibition Act was indeed passed in India in 1961. This Act came into force on July 1, 1961, with the aim of prohibiting the giving or taking of dowry in marriages. Initially, it extended to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir. However, after the 2019 amendment, the Act now extends to the entire country. The Act defines dowry as any property or valuable security given or agreed to be given in connection with a marriage.