Fundamental Social Institutions of India — sociology STD 11 Arts — Question
Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ArtssociologyFundamental Social Institutions of India2 Marks
Question
Why is the age of marriage getting higher?
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Answer
The number of child marriages has dropped significantly compared to the past.
The new legal amendment sets the marriage age at $21$ for boys and $18$ for girls.
In addition to legal reforms, the age of marriage has risen due to the development of women's education, the declining influence of religious concepts, etc.
Adult marriage is now becoming a custom.
Hence the age of marriage is getting higher.
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