BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · પ્રશ્ન 6

Which of the following social reforms were initiated by William Bentinck? 1. Abolition of Sati 2. Abolition of slavery 3. Removal of disabilities arising from change of religion 4. Suppression of organised gangs of thugs

1, 3 and 4 only
1, 2 and 4 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
1 and 2 only
None of the above / More than one of the above

જવાબ બતાવો અને સમજૂતી

જવાબ: (B) 1, 2 and 4 only

સમજૂતી

Bentinck (1828–35) is known for abolishing sati, suppressing thuggee (with Sleeman) and humanitarian reforms; the Caste Disabilities Removal Act came in 1850.

(A) ખોટો
Wrong: the religious-disability law came under Dalhousie (1850).
(B) સાચો
Correct: Bentinck abolished sati (1829), suppressed thuggee and began moves against slavery (Charter Act 1833).
(C) ખોટો
Wrong: statement 3 belongs to a later period.
(D) ખોટો
Wrong: suppression of thugs is also Bentinck's.
(E) ખોટો
Wrong: option B is correct.