The correct answer is: C. The year 1956
The Suppression of Immoral Traffic in Women and Girls Act, 1956 is an Act of the Parliament of India to suppress immoral traffic in women and girls. It was enacted on 23 September 1956 and came into force on 1 January 1958. The Act prohibits prostitution and related activities, such as brothel-keeping, pimping, and trafficking in women and girls. It also provides for the rehabilitation of victims of prostitution.
The Act was amended in 1986, 2000, and 2010. The 2010 amendment was the most comprehensive amendment to the Act. It introduced a number of new provisions, such as the definition of trafficking, the punishment for trafficking, and the establishment of a National Anti-Trafficking Bureau.
The Act is enforced by the police. The police have the power to arrest any person who is found to be in violation of the Act. The police also have the power to raid brothels and other places where prostitution is taking place.
The Act has been criticized for being ineffective in curbing prostitution. Critics argue that the Act is too lenient on the offenders and that it does not provide enough protection for the victims of prostitution.
Despite the criticism, the Act remains an important tool in the fight against prostitution in India. The Act has helped to reduce the number of brothels and the number of women and girls who are involved in prostitution. The Act has also helped to raise awareness about the issue of prostitution and the need to protect the victims of prostitution.
The following are the options for the question:
A. The year 1950: The Suppression of Immoral Traffic in Women and Girls Act was not passed in 1950.
B. The year 1958: The Suppression of Immoral Traffic in Women and Girls Act was not passed in 1958.
C. The year 1956: The Suppression of Immoral Traffic in Women and Girls Act was passed in 1956.
D. The year 1962: The Suppression of Immoral Traffic in Women and Girls Act was not passed in 1962.