Who among the following Governor Generals enacted the law against the Sati practice in December 1829?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Lord William Bentinck.
The Governor-General who enacted the law against the practice of Sati (widow burning) in December 1829 was Lord William Bentinck. This significant legislative measure, known as the Bengal Sati Regulation, was implemented under his administration.
The rules made Sati illegal and punishable by law, taking a big step towards the extinction of this inhumane tradition in India.