Which Portuguese governor abolished Sati in Goa? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which Portuguese governor abolished Sati in Goa?
A. Afonso de Albuquerque
B. Pedro Alvares Cabral
C. Vasco da Gama
D. Francisco de Almeida
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Afonso de Albuquerque banned the practice of Sati in the Portuguese colony of Goa in 1510.

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Who among the following played the most pioneering role in the enactment of the Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act, 1856?
A. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
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Correct Answer: Option B


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