Question 8. Consider the following events: 1. Abolition of sati 2. Passing of Widow Remarriage Act. 3. The beginning of the revolt 4. Queen’s Proclamation. The correct chronological order of these events is: (a) 1, 2, 3, 4 (b) 2, 3, 4, 1 (c) 3, 4, 1, 2 (d) 2, 1, 3, 4 Answer
The correct option is C 3-1-2-4 Explanation: The correct chronological sequence is: 3-1-2-4 3- Brahmo Samaj was founded in 1828 in Calcutta by pioneer social reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy , the movement fought against idol worship, polytheism, caste oppression, unnecessary rituals and other social evils like Sati, polygamy, purdah system, child marriage, etc. 1- Governor-General Lord Bentinck passed on December 4, 1829, the Bengal Sati Regulation which banned the Sati practice in all British jurisdictions. Raja Ram Mohan Roy played a significant role in forcing the British government to pass a law against Sati.
