Which of the following statements about Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar is/are NOT correct? 1. Vidyasagar's writings significantly helped to develop the Bengali language 2. He received the title 'vidyasagar' from Presidency College kolkata 3. He was enthusiastic about the spread of women's education 4. Vidyasagar defended widow marriage without being convinced about scriptural support Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar was a pivotal figure in modernizing the Bengali language, simplifying the alphabet through works like 'Varnaparichay'. He was a staunch advocate for women's education, establishing thirty-five girls' schools and serving as secretary of the Bethune School [4]. However, statement 2 is incorrect because the title 'Vidyasagar' (Ocean of Knowledge) was conferred upon him by the Sanskrit College, Calcutta, where he studied, not Presidency College [2]. Statement 4 is also incorrect because Vidyasagar did not defend widow marriage without scriptural support; rather, he specifically cited Vedic and ancient Hindu texts to prove that the religion sanctioned the practice, using these scriptural arguments to challenge orthodox opposition [3]. Therefore, statements 2 and 4 are the incorrect ones.

Sources

1. [1] Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 9: A General Survey of Socio-Cultural Reform Movements > Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar > p. 213
2. [4] Modern India ,Bipin Chandra, History class XII (NCERT 1982 ed.)[Old NCERT] > Chapter 7: Social and Cultural Awakening in the First Half of the 19th Century > MODERN INDIA > p. 131
3. [2] Modern India ,Bipin Chandra, History class XII (NCERT 1982 ed.)[Old NCERT] > Chapter 7: Social and Cultural Awakening in the First Half of the 19th Century > MODERN INDIA > p. 130
4. [3] Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 8: Socio-Religious Reform Movements: General Features > Steps taken to Ameliorate Women's Position > p. 196