Question

Which of the following is true of the social reformatory acts passed by the British Indian government in India?

(Note: The question can have multiple correct options)

[2 marks]

• A. Sati was abolished.
• B. Child marriage was encouraged.
• C. Female infanticide was made compulsory.
• D. Polygamy was prohibited.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (D)

Polygamy was prohibited.

The British Indian government passed many social reformatory acts which caused the Indians to believe that it was interfering in their social and religious lives. It was one of the causes of the revolt of 1857, also known as the First War of Independence.