Consider the following statements about the condition of widows in the 18th century India : 1. Raja Sawai Jai Singh of Amber promoted widow remarriage. 2. Maratha General Parshuram Bhau promoted widow remarriage. 3. Raja Ram Mohan Roy opposed Sati. Which

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Q: 99 (CDS-II/2024)
Consider the following statements about the
condition of widows in the 18th century India :
1. Raja Sawai Jai Singh of Amber
promoted widow remarriage.
2. Maratha General Parshuram Bhau
promoted widow remarriage.
3. Raja Ram Mohan Roy opposed Sati.
Which of the statements given above are
correct ?

question_subject: 

History

question_exam: 

CDS-II

Raja Sawai Jai Singh of Amber was known for his social reforms, including promoting widow remarriage. Raja Ram Mohan Roy was a key figure opposing practices like Sati. Statement 2 is incorrect as Parshuram Bhau is not noted for promoting widow remarriage.