Match the following social reformers with their contributions : a. Widow Remarriage Act, 1. Jyotirao Phule 1856 2. Raja Rammohan b. Satyasodhak Samaj Roy 3. Ishwar Chandra c. Abolition of Sati 4. M. G. Ranade d. Prarthana Samaj - 1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-d - 1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b - 1-d, 2-b, 3- c, 4-a - 1-a, 2-d, 3-b, 4-c

GS and General English JE Civil PWD 05 -2025 This question tests the knowledge of prominent Indian social reformers and their significant contributions. It's important to associate the correct reformer with their specific social reform movement or act. - Jyotirao Phule founded the Satyasodhak Samaj (Truth-Seekers' Society) in 1873 to advocate for the rights of the lower castes and women. - Raja Rammohan Roy was instrumental in the abolition of Sati through the Sati Prohibition Regulation Act, 1829, championed by Lord William Bentinck. - Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar strongly advocated for widow remarriage and played a key role in the passing of the Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act, 1856. - Mahadev Govind Ranade was one of the founders of the Prarthana Samaj (Prayer Society) in 1867, which worked for religious and social reform.