​Which reform/act was passed during the term of Lord Canning in 1856?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (A) Widow remarriage.

Explanation:
The Widow Remarriage Act was passed in 1856 during the tenure of Lord Canning, allowing widows to remarry and improving their social standing.

Incorrect Options Explanations:

• Morley Minto Reforms: Passed in 1909 by Lord Minto.
•  Doctrine of lapse: Introduced in 1848 by Lord Dalhousie.
•  Prohibition of Sati: Enacted in 1829 by Lord William Bentinck.

Information Booster:

• Widow Remarriage Act:
  • Enacted by Lord Canning in 1856 to protect and empower widows.
  • Formally known as the Hindu Widow Remarriage Act, 1856.
  • Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, headed by Shri Virendra Kumar (as of 2025).