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When did Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 come into force?

A: 1st January, 1961

B: 1st July, 1961

C: 1st April, 1961

D: 1st December, 1961

The answer is: B

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The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 came into force on:

B: 1st July, 1961

The Act was enacted by the Indian Parliament to prohibit the giving or taking of dowry, which is a social practice in which gifts or valuables are demanded or given by the bride's family to the groom's family before, during, or after the wedding. The Dowry Prohibition Act aims to prevent the dowry system and the associated social issues and abuses.