10 Questions
What was the occupation of Phulmonee's father, Kunj Behari Maitee?
He was a 'Bazar Sircar' at Bow Bazar Market.
What was the claim of Phulmonee's family regarding cohabitation before menstruation?
They forbade cohabitation before the girl menstruates.
Why was the charge of rape not permissible in this case?
Because the Penal Code provisions ruled out the existence of rape by the husband if the wife was above the age of 10.
What was the unanimous medical opinion about Phulmonee's death?
She died of violent sexual penetration.
What was the conclusion of the English judge, Wilson, regarding Hari Maiti's guilt?
He chose to accept Hari's version, thus exonerating him from the charge of culpable homicide.
What was the age of consent for marriage in Hindu marriage at the time?
10
What was the outcome of the trial of the man who beat his child wife to death in 1875?
He was given a light sentence
What was the impact of Phulmonee's death on the campaign to raise the age of consent?
It added urgency to Malabari's campaign to raise the age of consent from 10 to 12
What was the focus of the controversy about the right age of consent?
Eugenics, mortality, child rearing, and family interests
What did the reformist press begin to do in response to incidents of child marriage and sexual abuse?
Systematically collect and publish accounts of similar incidents from all over the country
This quiz explores the dark reality of sexual abuse in Ilindu marriages, particularly in the context of Bengali reformists and militants. It delves into the possibility of infant wives being subjected to abuse and the societal response to such incidents. Test your knowledge on this sensitive topic.
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