Question

State whether true or false:
(a) When the British captured Bengal they framed many new laws to regulate the rules regarding marriage, adoption, inheritance or property, etc.
(b) Social reformers had to discard the ancient texts in order to argue for reform in social practises.
(c) Reformers got full support from all sections of the people of the country.
(d) The Child Marriage Restraint Act was passed in 1829.

Answer 1

Answer:

The above given questions have been rewritten and True and false has been stated as follows:

(a) When the British captured Bengal they framed many new laws to regulate the rules regarding marriage, adoption, inheritance or property, etc. - TRUE

(b) Social reformers had to discard the ancient texts in order to argue for reform in social practises. -TRUE

(c) Reformers got full support from all sections of the people of the country. -FALSE

(d) The Child Marriage Restraint Act was passed in 1829. - FALSE

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

(a) When the British captured Bengal they framed many new laws to regulate the rules regarding marriage, adoption, inheritance or property, etc.

This statement is True

Once they captured Bengal, British most likely to modify the laws and rules which are already prevailing in that region. They modified so many laws which in turn gives benefit to them in many ways.

(b) Social reformers had to discard the ancient texts in order to argue for reform in social practises.

This statement is True

So many social reformers argued for the rituals which has been following by the people which affects the lives of many. Sati was strongly opposed as it was considered as a culture in so many areas.

(c) Reformers got full support from all sections of the people of the country.

This statement is False

As social reformers faced opposition in every aspect for protecting the nation against the social evils prevailing in our society.

(d) The Child Marriage Restraint Act was passed in 1829.

This statement is False

As this "Child Marriage Restraint Act" was not passed in the year 1829 rather it is passed in 1929.