Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Ishwarchandra vidyasagar set up school for girls at ______ .

Options:

Bombay

Surat

Lahore

Calcutta

Correct Answer:

Calcutta

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4- Calcutta

Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar set up school for girls at Calcutta, in 1849.

Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar was a Bengali polymath, educator, reformer, and philanthropist. He was a pioneer in the field of women's education in India.

In 1849, Vidyasagar set up a school for girls in Calcutta. This was one of the first schools for girls in India. The school was very successful and inspired other schools for girls to be opened across India.

Vidyasagar was a strong advocate for women's education. He believed that education was essential for women to be able to participate fully in society. He also believed that education would help to improve the lives of women and their families.

Vidyasagar's work on women's education had a profound impact on India. He helped to pave the way for the education of millions of Indian girls.