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Who were the pioneers among the social reformers in 19th century India?
Who were the pioneers among the social reformers in 19th century India?
Raja Rammohan Roy and Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
What were some prevalent social and religious evils in 19th century India?
What were some prevalent social and religious evils in 19th century India?
Caste system, infanticide, polygamy, sati, purdah, devadasi system, child marriage, and illiteracy
What were some customs that contributed to the deplorable condition of women in 19th century India?
What were some customs that contributed to the deplorable condition of women in 19th century India?
Sati, infanticide, purdah, devadasi system, polygamy, child marriage, and illiteracy
What was the fate of a woman after her husband's death in 19th century India?
What was the fate of a woman after her husband's death in 19th century India?
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What social reforms were advocated by the educated Indians in 19th century India?
What social reforms were advocated by the educated Indians in 19th century India?
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Who is often referred to as the Father of Modern India and a champion of women's rights?
Who is often referred to as the Father of Modern India and a champion of women's rights?
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Which reformer played a significant role in getting a ban imposed on sati in 1829?
Which reformer played a significant role in getting a ban imposed on sati in 1829?
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Who championed the cause of female education and led a campaign to legalize widow remarriage?
Who championed the cause of female education and led a campaign to legalize widow remarriage?
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Which reformer established the Ramakrishna Mission in Calcutta and emphasized spiritualism for the emancipation of women?
Which reformer established the Ramakrishna Mission in Calcutta and emphasized spiritualism for the emancipation of women?
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In which year was the Remarriage Act passed, allowing widows to remarry?
In which year was the Remarriage Act passed, allowing widows to remarry?
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