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Q · Social and Cultural UprisingsMedium · 45s
Who among these led campaigns for widow remarriage and girls’ education in Bengal?
TopicSocial and Cultural Uprisings
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Meaning: A central figure in 19th‑century social reform in Bengal.Correct Option Justification: Vidyasagar’s efforts led to legalizing widow remarriage and expanding female education.Incorrect Options:A. Naoroji focused on political economy and nationalism.B. Keshab was a Brahmo leader but Vidyasagar spearheaded these causes earlier.C. R.C. Dutt was an economic historian/civil servant.D. Thus Option A is correct.
Final Answer: Option A - Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar