Q. Who was at the forefront of support for Age of Consent Act, 1891?
(a) Tilak
(b) Keshab Chandra Sen
(c) B.M.Malabari
(d) Vivekanand
Ans: (c) B.M.Malabari
Explanation: The forefront of support for the Age of Consent Act, 1891 was B.M. Malabari. Behramji Malabari was an Indian social reformer and journalist who actively campaigned for women’s rights and advocated against child marriage. He played a crucial role in raising awareness about the issues faced by women, particularly with regard to child marriage and the age of consent. Malabari’s efforts and writings were instrumental in garnering support for the Age of Consent Act, which aimed to raise the minimum age of marriage for girls in colonial India.
