Q. With reference to Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule, consider the following statements:
1.Jyotirao Phule founded the Satyashodhak Samaj in 1873 to promote education among women and lower caste communities.
2.Jyotirao Phule introduced a simple marriage ceremony called the Satyashodhak marriage to reduce Brahminical dominance.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Jyotirao Phule founded the Satyashodhak Samaj in 1873, aiming at social service and spreading education among women and lower caste people.
- Jyotirao Phule propagated the Satyashodhak marriage ceremony, which was simple, inexpensive, and aimed at removing Brahmin priests’ dominance in marriages.
Source: Spectrum’s A Brief History of Modern India
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