Which of the following was the objective of the law enacted in 1856 in India?
Which of the following was the objective of the law enacted in 1856 in India?
निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा भारत में 1856 में अधिनियमित कानून का उद्देश्य था?
Detailed Solution & Logic
Legalising widow remarriage/विधवा पुनर्विवाह को वैध करना
📘 Explanation
The law enacted in 1856 was the Hindu Widows’ Remarriage Act, 1856.
- It was introduced during British rule under the influence of social reformers like Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar.
- The objective was to legalize the remarriage of Hindu widows, which was traditionally restricted in society.
👉 This act aimed to improve the social condition of widows.1856 में लागू किया गया कानून Hindu Widows’ Remarriage Act, 1856 था।
- यह सामाजिक सुधारक ईश्वर चंद्र विद्यासागर के प्रयासों से लागू हुआ।
- इसका उद्देश्य हिंदू विधवाओं के पुनर्विवाह को वैध बनाना था, जो उस समय सामाजिक रूप से प्रतिबंधित था।
👉 इससे विधवाओं की स्थिति में सुधार लाने का प्रयास किया गया।
📚 Extra Facts (महत्वपूर्ण तथ्य)
- This act was a major step in social reform movements in 19th century India
- Helped challenge orthodox social practices
- यह 19वीं सदी के सामाजिक सुधार आंदोलनों का एक महत्वपूर्ण कदम था
- इससे रूढ़िवादी सामाजिक परंपराओं को चुनौती मिली
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