history easy Fill in the Blank

The Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act was passed in the year ______.

  1. 1954
  2. 1971
  3. 1856
  4. 1945

Answer: 1856

The Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act 1856, supported by Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, legalized remarriage of Hindu widows. It challenged orthodox customs and improved women's social status. [[1]]

Topic Social Reform - Women's Issues
Exam Relevance SSC, UPSC, Banking