Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Indian Society: Continuity and Change

Question:

"Which of the following is correct about Savitri bai Phule ?
1. Savitri Bai Phule was the first headmistress of the country’s first school for girls in Nashik.
2. She devoted her life to educating Shudras and Ati-Shudras.
3. She started a night school for agriculturists and labourers. "

Options:

Only 1

1 and 3

2 and 3

1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer:

2 and 3

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3: 2 and 3

Statement 1: Savitri Bai Phule was the first headmistress of the country’s first school for girls in Nashik. Incorrect. Savitribai Phule was the first headmistress of the country's first school for girls in Pune.

NCERT: 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.