Question

Identify the name of a British official from the information given below. 
• He adopted policies of reforming Indian society by introducing western education. 
• He established laws to abolish Sati system. 
• He permitted remarriage of Hindu widows

• A. Lord Mountbatten
• B. Lord Wellesley
• C. Lord William Bentinck
• D. Lord Ripon

Hint:

It is very important to remember specific social reforms of the British rule, and who is associated with what reform, to answer such questions accurately.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Lord William Bentinck: Served as Governor-General of India. Key social reforms include the 1829 abolition of Sati, the introduction of Western education, and policies allowing Hindu widow remarriage.
Lord Mountbatten: The final Viceroy of British India, recognized for the 1947 partition of India. He is not associated with social reforms in India. 
Lord Wellesley: Primarily known for his subsidiary alliance policies and territorial expansion. He was not involved in these social reforms. 
Lord Ripon: Also a Governor-General, distinguished for his Local Self Government policies. He is not linked to the abolition of Sati.