Why did the government of india fix the marriage age of boys (21 years) and girls (18 years)?

Explanation

(1) Government of india fixed legal marriage age of boys as 21 years , and girls as 18 years.
(2) This is because teenage methers are not prepared mentally or physically for motherhood.
(3) Early marriage and motherhood cause health problems for the mother and child .
(4)It may also cause mental agony, as teenage mother is not ready for responsibilities of motherhood.