Question

In which among the following years was Hindu widow remarriage declared legal in India?

• A. 1893
• B. 1856
• C. 1899
• D. 1872

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 1856

• The Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act was passed in 1856. • This landmark legislation legalized the remarriage of Hindu widows, effectively overturning the centuries-old prohibition and social stigma associated with it.