UPSC 2020Current AffairsModerate

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 :

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
Correct Answer
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3

Explanation

The Rakhmabai case (1884) was a landmark legal battle triggered by her husband’s suit for the "restitution of conjugal rights," which subsequently fueled the public discourse leading to the enactment of the Age of Consent Act, 1891. Statement 1 is incorrect because, although Rakhmabai’s desire to study influenced her refusal to live with her husband, the legal proceedings specifically contested marital obligations rather than a statutory right to education. The core concept tested is the history of social reform legislation and the legal evolution of women's rights in colonial India.

Socio-Religious Reform MovementsWomen's Rights and LegislationRakhmabai case of 1884age of consentrestitution of conjugal rights

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