Q. With reference to the ‘Bharat Stree Mahamandal’, consider the following statements:
1.It was founded by Sarala Devi Chaudhurani in 1910 at Allahabad as the first major pan-India women’s organization.
2.Its primary objective was to demand political voting rights for women and representation in the British Parliament.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. It was a significant milestone in the women’s movement, moving beyond regional barriers.
- Statement 2: Incorrect. Its primary focus was on women’s education and providing a platform for women to discuss social issues, rather than active political lobbying for suffrage in its initial years.
