True or False: The practice of female infanticide was eradicated solely through legal measures in the 19th century.

False. Legal measures were insufficient; education and public opinion gradually helped eradicate the practice.

What role did the purdah system play in the lives of women in India, and how did it change during the freedom movement?

The purdah system restricted women’s freedom and public engagement. Its prevalence declined during the national freedom movement as women actively participated in public life.

Fill in the blanks: The sati system was formally banned in ___ by Governor-General William Bentick.

1829. The ban marked an important step in reforming oppressive practices against women.

Describe the impact of the Bhakti Movement on women's education in India.

The Bhakti Movement encouraged women’s access to education and laid the groundwork for later social reforms.

What were some of the key social restrictions faced by women in India at the end of the 19th century?

Women faced child marriage, polygamy, severe restrictions on widows, and limited access to education, which confined them largely to domestic responsibilities.

True or False: The caste system was not considered a significant issue for social reformers in the British period.

False. The caste system was a major issue for social reformers, second only to women's emancipation, as it was deeply entrenched in Indian society.