Match the LIST–I with LIST–II:

LIST–I (Act/Event)	LIST–II (Year)
A. Abolition of Slavery in India	I. 1820
B. Female Infanticide Act	II. 1836
C. Thuggee Act (XXX)	III. 1843
D. Abolition of Slavery in Britain	IV. 1870

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is B

A. Abolition of Slavery in India – 1843 (III):
The Abolition of Slavery Act in India was enacted under the Governor-Generalship of Lord Ellenborough. It officially abolished slavery throughout British India in 1843. Prior to this, slavery had persisted in many forms, but this law legally removed its standing.

B. Female Infanticide Act – 1870 (IV):
The Female Infanticide Prevention Act was passed in 1870, aimed at curbing the killing of girl children in certain provinces like Punjab and Oudh, where the practice was rampant due to social and economic reasons.

C. Thuggee Act (Act XXX) – 1836 (II):
The Thuggee and Dacoity Suppression Acts began with legislative efforts around 1836, under the direction of Captain Sleeman. These laws were aimed at eradicating the Thuggee cult that practiced ritualistic killings.

D. Abolition of Slavery in Britain – 1820 (I):
While slavery was effectively abolished by the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833, the movement gained ground earlier in the 1820s, and the 1820s mark a critical point when Britain began legislating seriously against slavery across its empire. Thus, option I (1820) reasonably matches this broader context though the official legislation was 1833.

Information Booster:
The Abolition of Slavery in India (1843) was enacted during Lord Ellenborough’s tenure.
The Female Infanticide Prevention Act (1870) gave district officers the authority to maintain birth and death registers and intervene legally.
Thuggee Act (1836) targeted a secret society known for robbery and ritual killings, leading to one of the earliest examples of organized policing.The Acts prescribed severe penalties for those convicted of belonging to Thuggee gangs or committing Thuggee-related crimes, including imprisonment or even the death penalty. Captain William Sleeman played a key role in suppressing the Thuggees, becoming a notable figure in British criminal intelligence​
Abolition of Slavery in Britain began gaining political momentum in the 1820s, culminating in the Slavery Abolition Act, 1833. The Anti-Slavery Society was formed in 1823, showing strong reformist lobbying.