Match the social reform movements with their leaders:

Movements		Leaders
A.	Anti-Sati Campaign	1.	Raja Rammohun Roy
B.	Widow Remarriage Movement	2.	Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
C.	Dalit Rights Movement	3.	M.G. Ranade
D.	Women's Education Movement	4.	Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain

Choose the correct option from below:

The correct answer is - A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4

Key Points

• Anti-Sati Campaign → Raja Rammohun Roy
  • Raja Rammohun Roy led the first major social reform movement against the practice of Sati (widow burning) in Bengal.
  • His efforts led to the abolition of Sati in 1829 through a law enacted by the British Governor-General William Bentinck​:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}.
• Widow Remarriage Movement → M.G. Ranade
  • M.G. Ranade advocated for widow remarriage and worked towards social reforms in Hindu society.
  • He argued using ancient Hindu scriptures to justify widow remarriage​:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.
• Dalit Rights Movement → Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
  • Dr. Ambedkar was the chief architect of the Indian Constitution and a leading figure in the movement for Dalit rights.
  • He founded organizations like the Bahishkrit Hitakarini Sabha and launched movements for Dalit temple entry and access to public resources​:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.
• Women's Education Movement → Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain
  • Begum Rokeya was a pioneer of women’s education in Bengal.
  • She established the Sakhawat Memorial Girls' School in Kolkata in 1911 and wrote extensively on gender equality​:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.

Additional Information

• Other Major Social Reform Movements
  • Jyotiba Phule: Started the Satyashodhak Samaj to fight against caste and gender discrimination.
  • Sir Syed Ahmed Khan: Led the Aligarh Movement to promote modern education among Muslims.
  • Swami Dayanand Saraswati: Founded the Arya Samaj to promote Vedic teachings and oppose social evils like child marriage.
• Impact of Social Reform Movements
  • These movements led to significant legal reforms, including laws against sati, child marriage, and caste discrimination.
  • They played a crucial role in shaping modern Indian society and influencing the Indian Constitution.
  • Their legacy continues in contemporary women’s rights, Dalit activism, and education reforms.