Consider the following statements about Lord William Bentinck.
1. Bentinck was the first Governor-General of India.
2. He was thought to be a reform oriented person.
3. He brought a law against Sati Pratha.
Which of the statements given above is/are are correct?
1 and 2
2 and 3
3 only
1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
Bentinck was the first Governor-General of India. Bentinck was a benevolent and reform oriented administrator. Bentinck took effective steps to root out social evils like Sati and infanticide. William Bentinck as the Governor General of India looked down the Sati cult and declared Sati illegal.
Bentinck was the first Governor-General of India. Bentinck was a benevolent and reform oriented administrator. Bentinck took effective steps to root out social evils like Sati and infanticide. William Bentinck as the Governor General of India looked down the Sati cult and declared Sati illegal.