Q. Who among the following founded the “Seva Sadan”?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: A Parsi social reformer, Behramji M. Malabari (1853- 1912), founded the Seva Sadan in 1908 along with a friend, Diwan Dayaram Gidumal.
- Malabari spoke vigorously against child marriage and for widow remarriage among Hindus.
- It was his efforts that led to the Age of Consent Act regulating the age of consent for females, Seva Sadan specialized in taking care of those women who were exploited and then discarded by society.
Source: Spectrum
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