UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2020

In the context of Indian history, the Rakhmabai case of 1884 revolved around 1. women's right to gain education 2. age of consent 3. restitution of conjugal rights. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer

Correct Answer

2 and 3 only

Explanation

Dadaji Bhikaji sought restitution of conjugal rights against Rakhmabai, who had been married as a child. The case fed the debate on child marriage and led to the Age of Consent Act, 1891. It was not about women's right to education.

Topics: history, modern india, rakhmabai case - age of consent & conjugal rights, social reform movements