Q76
Which of the following reform is the legislative contribution of Raja Rammohan Roy?
A.
Abolition of sati
AnswerB.
Indianisation of superior services
C.
Reduction of export duties on Indian goods
D.
Abolition of east India company's trading rights
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Raja Rammohan Roy supported women's rights. He was known for his efforts to abolish Sati Pratha (Hindu funeral practice in which widows were compelled to sacrifice themselves with their husband's pyre) and child marriage. Due to his unending efforts, Sati was declared illegal in 1829.