Q: Which one of the following statements about the Act V of 1843 relating to Slavery in India is correct?
(a)Act V of 1843 declared slavery to be illegal in India and imposed punishments for enslavement.
(b)Act V of 1843 declared that no rights arising out of an alleged property in the person and services of another as slave should be enforced by any court.
(c)Act V of 1843 abolished the practice of selling or buying persons as slaves and imposed harsh punishments for violators.
(d)Act V of 1843 abolished slavery in India and set up a Commission for the rehabilitation of freed slaves.
Correct Answer: (b)
The correct answer is (a) 'इसके द्वारा स्वामियों को यह अधिकार दिया गया कि वे अपने दासों को स्वेच्छा से अपनी सम्पत्ति के लिए बन्धुआ की तरह रख सकें।'. This question from the General Studies domain tests knowledge of Miscellaneous.