Q. Who among the following was founded the first women’s organization with an egalitarian approach?

[A] Ramabai Ranade

[B] Sarla Devi Chaudhurani

[C] Margaret Cousins

[D] Sarojini Naidu

Answer: C
Notes:

Ramabai Ranade founded the Ladies Social Conference (Bharat Mahila Parishad), under the parent organization National Social Conference, in 1904 in Bombay.  

  • In 1910, Sarla Devi Chaudhurani convened the first meeting of the Bharat Stree Mahamandal in Allahabad.  
  • The All India Women’s Conference (AIWC), founded by Margaret Cousins in 1927, was perhaps the first women’s organisation with an egalitarian approach. 

Source: Spectrum Modern India. 

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