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Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar — Prelims Questions
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Q1medium
Which of the following statements about Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar is/are correct? 1. He was the first Principal of Sanskrit College to introduce English as a medium of instruction 2. His book 'Bidhabibaha' provided scriptural justification for widow remarriage 3. He established the first women's college in India 4. He translated the complete Mahabharata into Bengali
Q2easy
The Hindu Widow Remarriage Act of 1856 was significant because:
Q3medium
Vidyasagar's educational philosophy differed from other contemporary reformers in that he emphasized:
Q4easy
Which of the following works is NOT associated with Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar?
Q5medium
Vidyasagar's approach to social reform was characterized by: