The practice of Sati was officially declared illegal and punishable by law during the tenure of which Governor-General? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
The practice of Sati was officially declared illegal and punishable by law during the tenure of which Governor-General?
A. Lord Canning
B. Lord Ellenborough
C. Lord William Bentinck
D. Lord Amherst
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Bengal Sati Regulation was passed in 1829 by Governor-General Lord William Bentinck, largely due to the sustained social reform efforts of Raja Ram Mohan Roy.
Explanation:
Henry Louis Vivian Derozio, a brilliant teacher at Hindu College, Calcutta, inspired his students (the Derozians) to question all authority and adopt radical free thought.
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