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: Lord William Bentinck was the Governor-General of India and he implemented various policies aimed at social reforms, including the abolition of Sati in 1829, and he is also credited for introducing western education and bringing in policies permitting the remarriage of Hindu Widows. 
Lord Mountbatten: Lord Mountbatten was the last Viceroy of British India, and is known for the partition of India in 1947 and is not known for social reforms in India. 
Lord Wellesley: Lord Wellesley was known for his policies of subsidiary alliance and territorial expansion, and was not involved in these social reforms. 
Lord Ripon: Lord Ripon was also a governor general, and is known for his Local Self government policies, but is not associated with the abolishment of Sati.