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Question : Who was the founder of the Widow Remarriage Association (1861)?

Option 1: Mahadev Govind Ranade

Option 2: R. G. Bhandarkar

Option 3: Atmaram Pandurang

Option 4: Raja Ram Mohan Roy


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Correct Answer: Mahadev Govind Ranade


Solution : The correct option is Mahadev Govind Ranade .

Mahadev Govind Ranade, a social reformer and jurist in British India, played a pivotal role in founding the Widow Remarriage Association in 1861. Committed to societal reforms, he advocated for the rights of widows, aiming to abolish prevalent social stigmas and encourage the remarriage of widowed women in India.

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