Question: In which of the following states a human chain against child marriage and dowry was created in January, 2018?
(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Bihar
(d) Jharkhand
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:
- On 21st January 2018, Bihar State created Human Chain against Child Marriage and Dowry.
- Chief Minister Nitish Kumar started chain at Gandhi Maidan.
- This human chain (13660 km long) passed through various roads and trails of National Highway, State Highway, District, Block, Panchayat and Villages.
- In this human chain millions of people have participated throughout the state.
Reference:
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/bihar-governments-human-chain-against-dowry-system-and-child-marriage-a-super-flop-opposition/articleshow/62593383.cms
https://www.bhaskar.com/news/c-268-LCL-human-series-against-child-marriage-and-dowry-in-bihar-pt0171-NOR.html
https://www.bhaskar.com/bihar/patna/news/BIH-PAT-HMU-LCL-human-series-against-dowry-and-child-marriage-in-bihar-5784638-NOR.html