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History GK · Q334

Modern Indian History

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 334

Q334

Who among the following reformer associated with the passing of the Widow Remarriage Act?

A.
Swami Vivekananda
B.
Raja Rammohan Roy
C.
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Answer
D.
Ramakrishna Paramahansa

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Because of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar's contribution, the Widow Remarriage Act was passed in 1856 making the marriage of widows legal. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar worked towards providing education to women. He opened and ran many schools for girls at his own expense.