The 'Hindu Widows Remarriage Act' was passed in: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Hindu Widows Remarriage Act' was passed in:

A. 1829

B. 1891

C. 1872

D. 1856

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

The Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act was enacted in 1856, largely due to the efforts of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar.

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