WBCS.LIVE practice question

The Women’s movement in India started largely under inspiration of

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

Answer options

  1. Padmabai Ranaday
  2. Annie Besant
  3. Sarojini Naidu
  4. Jyotiba Phule

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Jyotiba Phule

Explanation: The correct answer is D. Jyotiba Phule. Jyotiba Phule was one of the earliest social reformers in India who actively worked for the upliftment of women and lower castes during the 19th century. He strongly opposed the existing caste system and fought against social evils like child marriage, the ban on widow remarriage, and the denial of education to women.