Question

what were the social reforms introduced by the British ?

Answer 1

 The social reforms introduced by the British;-
1.Prohibition of Sati & Female infanticide-1829-Lord William Bentick 
2.During the second half of 19th century two social reforms were passed by the British government. One of these passed in 1872 sanctioned inter-caste and inter-communal marriages. The other passed in 1891 aimed to discourage child marriage.
3.Government of India Act-1935-Lord Willingdon-Provided for a federal type of constitution.

Answer 2

The social reforms by the British were considered an interference in the customs and traditions of the Hindus. Many Indians opposed the introduction of western education and the conversion of Indians to Christianity. The Hindu law of property was changed to enable a Christian convert to receive his share of ancestral property. The spread of railways created further fear among the poor and illiterate sections of the society that they would lose their caste.

Indians were not allowed to travel in the first class train compartments. The conservative Indians were alarmed by the rapid spread of western culture and English education in India. Moreover, the British looked down upon Indians and followed a policy of racial discrimination.

They considered themselves as 'superiors'. They advocated a judicial system based on the principle of equality but in actual practice it was biased.



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