Question

One of the social customs which was once prevalent, where a widow immolates herself on her husband's pyre is called __________.

• A. Devadasi system
• B. Sati
• C. Purdah system
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is B Sati

Sati is one of the social evils of Indian society present in olden days. It is a Hindu funeral custom where a widow immolates herself on her husband's pyre or commits suicide. Raja Ram Mohan Roy, the founder of Brahmo Samaj, worked for abolishing Sati.