Which of the following is/are correct issues related to the Raja Rammohan Roy?
I. Abolition of Sati
II. Abolition of Child marriage
III. Widow Remarriage
A. I Only
B. I, II and III
C. I and II
D. II and III
Answer: Option A
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Raja Rammohan Roy supported women's rights. He was known for his efforts to abolish Sati Pratha (Hindu funeral practice in which widows were compelled to sacrifice themselves with their husband's pyre) and child marriage. Due to his unending efforts, Sati was declared illegal in 1829.This Question Belongs to History >> 18th Century Revolts And Reform
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