Which of the following statements is incorrect for 'Savitri Bai Phule'?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → She founded the Satya Shodhak Samaj.
Option (1) She was the first headmistress of the country's first school for girls in Pune. — True. Savitri Bai Phule was the first headmistress of the country’s first school for girls in Pune.
Option (2) She devoted her life to educating Shudras and Ati-shudras. — True. She devoted her life to educating Shudras and Ati-Shudras, and also started a night school for agriculturists and labourers.
Option (3) She died while serving plague patients. — True. She died while serving plague patients.
Option (4) She founded the Satya Shodhak Samaj. — False. The Satyashodhak Samaj (Truth Seekers Society) was founded in 1873 by Jotirao Govindrao Phule, not by Savitri Bai Phule. It was devoted to securing human rights and social justice for low-caste people.
NCERT: Indian Society — Chapter 3: Social Institutions: Continuity and Change, margin boxes (2025-26)
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