Question

Consider the following statements about Ishwar Chandra Vidhyasagar and choose the correct option(s).

• A. He worked relentlessly to abolition of polygamy in Bengal.
• B. He influenced the passing of the Hindu Widow Remarriage Act in 1856.
• C. He emphasied on education for women.
• D. He was supported by Governor General William Bentinck.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

He emphasied on education for women.

A remarkable social reformer was Ishwar chandra Vidyasagar worked relentlessly towards securing female education, widow remarriage, and abolition of polygamy in Bengal for achieving his goals, he submitted petitions to the Indian Legislative Council. He also influenced the passing of the Hindu Widow Remarriage Act in 1856.