Consider the following statements about the condition of widows in the 18 th century India: 1. Raja Sawai Jai Singh of Amber promoted widow remarriage. 2. Maratha General Parshuram Bhau promoted widow remarriage. 3. Raja Ram Mohan Roy opposed Sati. Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. A. 1 and 2 only
  2. B. 1 and 3 only
  3. C. 2 and 3 only
  4. D. 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3

Explanation

All three statements are correct. Raja Sawai Jai Singh and Maratha General Parshuram Bhau both promoted widow remarriage, and Raja Ram Mohan Roy was a prominent social reformer who strongly opposed the practice of Sati.

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