The Sati system was banned by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Sati system was banned by:
A. Lord Canning
B. Lord Dalhousie
C. Lord William Bentinck
D. Lord Ripon
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Bengal Sati Regulation was passed in 1829.

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Question #1
Which act introduced a system of diarchy in the provinces in India?
A. Indian Independence Act, 1947
B. Indian Councils Act, 1909
C. Government of India Act, 1935
D. Government of India Act, 1919

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Government of India Act, 1919, based on the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms, introduced dyarchy (dual governance) in the provinces, dividing subjects into 'transferred' and 'reserved'.

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Question #2
Who presided over the 'Lahore Session' of INC in 1929 where Purna Swaraj was declared?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Subhas Chandra Bose
C. Sardar Patel
D. Motilal Nehru

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Jawaharlal Nehru was the president of the historic Lahore session of December 1929, which declared the goal of Purna Swaraj (complete independence).

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Question #3
The 'Treaty of Purandar' (1665) was signed between the Mughals and which Maratha leader?
A. Rajaram
B. Sambhaji
C. Tarabai
D. Shivaji

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Treaty of Purandar was signed on 11 June 1665 between Shivaji and the Mughal general Jai Singh I, obliging Shivaji to cede 23 forts and send his son Sambhaji to the Mughal court.

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