Question : The Dowry Prohibition Act was enacted in India in the year:
Option 1: 1961
Option 2: 1975
Option 3: 1983
Option 4: 2000
Correct Answer: 1961
Solution : The Dowry Prohibition Act was enacted in India in the year 1961 as part of social reform efforts to prevent the practice of giving or receiving dowry in marriage, which often led to financial burden and exploitation of women.