Question

I: The practice of Sati was abolished by the British Indian government.
II: Sati was revived once again by the Government of India Act, 1919.

[1 mark]

• A. I is true, but II is false.
• B. II is true, but I is false.
• C. Both I and II are false.
• D. Neither I nor II are true.

Answer 1

The correct option is A I is true, but II is false.

The British Indian government passed some laws that appeared to interfere with the social and cultural traditions of Indians. Apart from Sati, they also abolished child marriage and allowed for widow remarriage.
The practice of Sati was never revived.