Question

was abolished by the Act of 1829.
a) Infanticide b)Child Marriage c)Sati

TNSCERT Class 8 Civics Ch.2 Socio Economic Problems

Answer 1

the "Sati" was abolished by the Act of 1829

Therefore option c) Sati is the correct option 

Answer 2

Sati was abolished by the Act of 1829.

Explanation:

1. Bengal Sati Regulation Act as passed on December 4, 1829.

2. According to this act, the practise of Sati, burning alive of widows, has been made illegal and a criminal offense under this act.

3. Sati refers to the self-burning by the widow on the pyre of her husband as a tradition.

4. Sati was majorly practised in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.

5. Gender inequality and orthodox society had resulted in the poor plight of widows.