Who among the following had played an important role in passing the Native Marriage Act of 1872?

(A) Devendra Nath Tagore
(B) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
(C) Keshav Chandra Sen
(D) Shyam Chandra Das

Correct Answer : Keshav Chandra Sen
Question Asked : UPPCS (Mains) 2011
Keshav Chandra Sen had played an important role in passing the Native Marriage Act of 1872. This act fixed the minimum age of marriage to 14 years for girls and 18 years for boys. This Act is also known as Brahmo Marriage Act.
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