With reference to the Age of Consent Act, 1891 consider the following statements:

1. It was Behramji Malabari, a Parsi reformer from Bombay, who advocated for this legislation.
2. The Act was supported by the extremist wing led by Bal Gangadhar Tilak.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Explanation

Behramji Malabari, a Parsi reformer and social activist, was a leading figure behind the advocacy for the Age of Consent Act of 1891. He worked tirelessly to raise the age of consent for girls, arguing against child marriage and sexual exploitation.

The extremist wing of the Indian freedom movement, led by Bal Gangadhar Tilak, opposed the Age of Consent Act. They believed that the British were interfering in the internal affairs of Hindu society, and they saw this legislation as an intrusion into Hindu traditions, particularly concerning the practice of child marriage.