Who among the following played the most pioneering role in the enactment of the Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act, 1856? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who among the following played the most pioneering role in the enactment of the Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act, 1856?
A. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B. Mahadev Govind Ranade
C. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
D. Keshab Chandra Sen
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar collected textual evidence from scriptures to prove widow remarriage was valid, leading to the Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act, 1856 under Lord Canning.

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