Who was the founder of Satya Shodhak Samaj?

Jyotiba Phule

The correct answer is Option 1- Jyotiba Phule

 Jyotiba Phule was a social reformer and activist who founded the Satya Shodhak Samaj in 1873. The society was dedicated to the upliftment of the lower castes and women in India.

Phule was born into a poor family of Shudras in Maharashtra. He was educated at a Scottish mission school, where he learned about Western ideas of equality and justice. He was also influenced by the writings of Mahatma Buddha and other Indian reformers.

Phule was a vocal critic of the caste system and the treatment of women in India. He believed that all people, regardless of caste or gender, were equal. He worked to improve the education and social status of the lower castes and women.

The Satya Shodhak Samaj was a major force for social change in India. It helped to raise awareness of the plight of the lower castes and women. The society also played a role in the development of the Indian independence movement.