Multiple choice general knowledge

The Governor General of India who worked for abolition of 'Sati' & worked against 'Thugs' in India was -

  1. Lord Dalhousie

  2. Lord Curzon

  3. Lord William Bentick

  4. Lord Mountbatten
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Explanation

Lord William Bentick served as Governor-General of India from 1828-1835 and is most famous for abolishing the practice of Sati in 1829. He also suppressed the Thugi cult (Thugs) who were ritual killers and robbers. Lord Dalhousie came later and is known for doctrine of lapse, Lord Curzon for partition of Bengal, and Lord Mountbatten was the last Viceroy.

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