Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Indian Society: Continuity and Change

Question:

The first headmistress of the country's first school for girls in Pune was_______________.

Options:

Rani Lakshmibai

Sarojini Naidu

Indira Gandhi

Savitri Bai Phule

Correct Answer:

Savitri Bai Phule

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Savitri Bai Phule

Savitri Bai Phule was the first headmistress of the country’s first school for girls in Pune. She devoted her life to educating Shudras and Ati-Shudras. She started a night school for agriculturists and labourers. She died while serving plague patients.