SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 44

SSC CGL - 25 Sep 2024 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q44

Who suggested the law that the British Government passed in 1856 to support widow remarriage?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar.

  • The law that supported widow remarriage in 1856, known as the Widow Remarriage Act, was largely suggested by Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar.
  • Vidyasagar was a prominent social reformer who advocated for the rights of widows and worked toward eliminating social injustices. His efforts led to the passing of the law, which legalized widow remarriage in India, helping to improve the status of women in society at that time.