WBCS.LIVE practice question

The 'Satyashodhak Samaj' was founded in 1873 to vigorously campaign against the caste system by whom?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. B.R. Ambedkar
  2. E.V. Ramasamy Naicker
  3. Sri Narayana Guru
  4. Jyotirao Phule

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Jyotirao Phule

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Jyotirao Phule šŸ“š Explanation: Jyotirao Phule was a pioneering social reformer from Maharashtra who dedicated his life to the upliftment of the lower castes and women. In 1873, he founded the Satyashodhak Samaj (Truth Seekers' Society) to fiercely combat the oppressive Brahminical caste system. The organization aimed to secure basic human rights, social justice, and educational opportunities for the marginalized Shudra and Dalit communities.