Q. With reference to Sarala Devi Chaudhurani’s contributions to the Indian women’s movement, consider the following statements:
1.She founded the Bharat Stree Mahamandal to promote women’s education and self-reliance.
2.She opposed the inclusion of physical training for women in nationalist movements, believing it diverted focus from education.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- Sarala Devi Chaudhurani founded the Bharat Stree Mahamandal in 1910, one of the earliest women’s organizations aimed at promoting education and self-reliance for Indian women.
- Instead of opposing physical training, she actively promoted physical culture, including gymnasiums and self-defense training, as part of women’s empowerment.
Source: Spectrum’s A Brief History of Modern India
