Who opposed the proposed move of raising the minimum age of marriage of a girl from 10 to 12 years under the Age of Consent Act, 1891?

Q. Who opposed the proposed move of raising the minimum age of marriage of a girl from 10 to 12 years under the Age of Consent Act, 1891?

(a) Ranade

(b) Vivekanand

(c) B.G. Tilak

(d) G. K. Gokhale

Ans: (c) B.G. Tilak

Explanation: The proposed move of raising the minimum age of marriage of a girl from 10 to 12 years under the Age of Consent Act, 1891, was opposed by Bal Gangadhar Tilak, who is commonly referred to as B.G. Tilak. Tilak was an influential figure in the Indian independence movement and a prominent leader in the early 20th century. He expressed opposition to the proposed increase in the minimum age of marriage, arguing that it would interfere with the religious customs and traditions of the Hindu community. Tilak believed that such matters should be left to the discretion of individual families and religious communities rather than being regulated by legislation.