In the context of Indian history, the Rakhmabai case of 1884 revolved around
1. women's right to gain education
2. age of consent
3. restitution of conjugal rights
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Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
1. The Rakhmabai case of 1884 was a landmark legal case in Indian history involving Rukhmabai (or Rakhmabai), who was married in her childhood.
2. Statement 1 is related but not the central point of the legal case. While Rakhmabai later pursued medical education and became a doctor, and the case highlighted issues of women's autonomy which implicitly connects to education, the legal battle itself was not primarily about the right to gain education.
3. Statement 2 is correct. The case brought the issue of child marriage and the validity of consent given at a young age to the forefront. Rakhmabai's refusal to live with her husband, whom she was married to as a child, directly challenged the norms surrounding the age of consent and the binding nature of childhood marriages.
4. Statement 3 is correct. The legal suit was initiated by Rakhmabai's husband, Dadaji Bhikaji, demanding the 'restitution of conjugal rights' – essentially asking the court to compel Rakhmabai to live with him. Her refusal to comply formed the core of the legal dispute.
5. Therefore, the case primarily revolved around the issues of age of consent and restitution of conjugal rights.
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