National - Current Affairs and GK

Q1:

According to a survey, In Jharkhand, the percentage of girls getting married before turning 18 is as high as 5.8 percent. This survey was conducted by which ministry?

A Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

B Home Ministry

C Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

D Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

ANS:B - Home Ministry

The Union Home Ministry has released the survey of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner's Office and said that Jharkhand itself is witnessing the highest number of child marriages. Jharkhand and West Bengal topped the worst state list in terms of child marriage.