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| Q. |
The Governor-General who abolished the practice of Sati was - |
| A. | Dalhousie |
| B. | Ripon |
| C. | William Bentinck |
| D. | Curzon |
| Answer» C. William Bentinck | |
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Explanation: Lord William Bentinck was responsible for the abolition of Sati and Thugee. Both of these customs involved death. The only difference was that in case of Sati the death took place voluntarily and in the case of Thugee it was inflicted by the Thugs on others. |
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