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What is the legal marriageable age for women in India currently?

The correct answer is
18

Legal Marriage Age for Women in India

The current legal marriageable age for women in India is 18 years.

This age is established under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006. This act specifies the minimum age at which a person can legally get married.

  • For females, the minimum legal age is 18 years.
  • For males, the minimum legal age is 21 years.

Therefore, based on the existing law, the correct age for women is 18 years.

Option 2: 18 is the correct answer.

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