Question

In which year did the Dowry Prohibition Act come into effect?

• A. 1961
• B. 1975
• C. 1980
• D. 1990

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 1961

• The Dowry Prohibition Bill was passed in the Joint Sittings of both the Houses of Parliament and it became an Act - The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 (28 of 1961) and it received the assent of the President on 20th May 1961.