History GK · Q652

Modern Indian History

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 652

Q652

Sati was prohibited by

A.

Warren Hastings

B.

Lord Wellesley

C.

Lord William Bentinck

Answer

D.

Lord Dalhousie

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

Governor General Lord William Bentinck passed the Bengal Sati Regalation Act, 1829, which declared the Practice of Sati as punishable offence.

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