Question

What were the outcomes of the social reform movements?

Answer 1

Instruction :

1. It should have 5-7 points.
2. List down the outcomes of the reform movements.
3. Mention the legalisation of widow remarriage and the ban on Sati. .

Solution :

The efforts by the social reformers united the masses and also gave a push to the British to enact laws favouring societal reforms.

Following were the outcomes of the reform movements:

• Prevention of child marriage and polygamous relationships.
• Abolition of slavery
• Ban on the practice of Sati
• Legalisation of widow remarriage
• Marriage of girls below the age of 12 prevented
• Practice of female infanticide was banned