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Who was the founder of the "Satyashodhak Samaj" (Truth Seekers' Society) in Maharashtra?

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

Answer options

  1. Jyotiba Phule
  2. B.R. Ambedkar
  3. M.G. Ranade
  4. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Jyotiba Phule

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Jyotiba Phule šŸ“š Explanation: Jyotiba Phule established the Satyashodhak Samaj in 1873 with the primary objective of liberating the Shudra and Ati-Shudra communities from exploitation. The society focused on education, social rights, and political access for the marginalized sections of society. Phule's work, including his famous book "Gulamgiri," remains a foundational pillar of the anti-caste movement in India.