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Question
Tahir is preparing to give a speech about the Sati system in India. Which of the following Indian leader's contributions MUST he mention in his speech?
Options
Raja Rammohan Roy
W. C. Banerjee
Bipin Chandra Pal
Jyotiba Phule
Solution
Raja Rammohan Roy
Explanation:
Raja Rammohan Roy played a pivotal role in the abolition of the Sati system in India. In 1829, Governor-General William Bentinck finally put an end to the practice as a result of his efforts.
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