As a part of a social practice, a woman needs to sacrifice herself atop her husband's pyre. What is that practice called?
A
Sati
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B
Self-sacrifice
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C
Dowry system
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D
Forced sacrifice
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Solution
The correct option is A Sati Sati was a social practice in which a woman sacrifices herself atop her husband's pyre. The practice is considered as a social evil in today's context.