The 'Age of Consent Act' of 1891 was sponsored by which Indian social reformer? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Age of Consent Act' of 1891 was sponsored by which Indian social reformer?
A. Behramji Malabari
B. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
C. Mahadev Govind Ranade
D. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Behramji Malabari tirelessly campaigned for the Age of Consent Act, which raised the age from 10 to 12.

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