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Q · Social and Cultural UprisingsMedium · 45s
The Hindu Widows’ Remarriage Act was passed in:
TopicSocial and Cultural Uprisings
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Meaning: A landmark legal reform supporting widow remarriage.Correct Option Justification: The Act was passed in 1856 after efforts led by I.C. Vidyasagar.Incorrect Options:A. 1829 is the Sati abolition under William Bentinck.B. 1891 is the Age of Consent Act.C. 1905 is unrelated to this Act.D. Hence 1856 is correct.
Final Answer: Option A - 1856