The Sarda Act was passed in?

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Explanation

The Sarda Act, officially known as the Child Marriage Restraint Act, was passed by the Imperial Legislative Council of India on September 28, 1929.
It was a crucial piece of social reform legislation aimed at curbing the practice of child marriage, sponsored by Harbilas Sarda.
The act fixed the minimum age for marriage at 14 years for girls and 18 years for boys.
It was the first major social reform legislation that applied to all communities in British India.

Option B: This year is incorrect. While the bill was introduced in the legislative assembly earlier, it was officially passed into law in 1929.
Option C: This year is incorrect and has no direct relation to the passing or implementation of the Sarda Act.
Option D: This is the year the Sarda Act came into effect (April 1, 1930), not the year it was passed by the legislature.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Historical legislation related to social reforms in India, specifically the Sarda Act as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Understanding social history, like the Sarda Act, helps nurses appreciate the legal and cultural context of health issues, such as the risks associated with early pregnancy and childbirth.
Knowledge of marriage laws is relevant in community health nursing, especially when dealing with maternal and child health, and counseling families on reproductive health.
What if? If a nurse encounters a 17-year-old married girl who is pregnant, they must be aware that while the marriage is not void, it is illegal under the current Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006. This requires sensitive handling and potential reporting to child welfare authorities.

How to Approach the Question

This is a factual recall question from Indian history and social studies.
Identify the key term in the question: 'Sarda Act' and the action 'passed'.
Recall the historical context of pre-independence social reforms in India.
Differentiate between the date an act is 'passed' (legislative approval) and the date it 'comes into force' (implementation). The question specifically asks when it was passed.
Evaluate the options. 1930 is a common distractor as it's the implementation year. 1929 is the correct year of passage.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Historical legislation related to social reforms in India, specifically the Sarda Act.
Stem keywords: Sarda Act, passed
Lead-in keywords: BEST, MOST RELEVANT CLUE

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