Question

Describe the impacts of Reform Movements of 19th century.

Answer 1

As a result of efforts of the Indian reformers, the British government took several steps to eradicate social evils from the society. It gave special care to improve the condition of women.

1. The British government passed Acts in 1795 A.D. and in 1804 A.D. and imposed ban on female infanticide.
2. Lord William Bentick passed an Act in 1829 A.D. and imposed ban on Sati system.
3. Government passed an Act in 1843 A.D. and eliminated Slavery-system from Indian society.
4. Widow-remarriage was given legal sanction in 1856 A.D. just because of efforts of great social reformer of Bengal, Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar.
5. The government passed an Act in 1860 A.D. and fixed the minimum age of marriage of girls at 10 years. According to Sharda Act of 1929 A.D. minimum age of marriage was fixed at 16 years for boys 14 years for girls.
6. In 1872 A.D., the Government passed an Act and gave sanction to Inter caste marriage.
7. Wood’s Despatch in 1854 A.D. gave stress on women education.