Q. In respect of which of the following social reform Vidyasagar waged a long and memorable struggle?
(a) Widow remarriage
(b) Abolition of child marriage
(c) Education of women
(d) Campaign against polygamy
Ans: (a) Widow remarriage
Explanation: In respect of (a) Widow remarriage, Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar waged a long and memorable struggle. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, a prominent social reformer in 19th-century India, worked tirelessly to promote widow remarriage and challenge the social stigmas and restrictions faced by widows in Hindu society. He firmly believed in the rights and welfare of widows and campaigned for their right to remarry, which was a significant reform in the prevailing conservative social norms of the time. Vidyasagar’s efforts and advocacy played a crucial role in raising awareness and initiating social change regarding widow remarriage in India.
