Women in Indian Social Reform

Description: This quiz focuses on the significant contributions of women in Indian social reform movements, highlighting their impact on society and the challenges they faced.
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Who is considered the pioneer of the women's education movement in India?

  1. Savitribai Phule

  2. Pandita Ramabai

  3. Annie Besant

  4. Sarojini Naidu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Savitribai Phule, along with her husband Jyotirao Phule, established the first school for girls in India in 1848, breaking societal barriers and advocating for women's education.

Which social reformer dedicated her life to the upliftment of widows and founded the 'Widow Remarriage Association'?

  1. Savitribai Phule

  2. Pandita Ramabai

  3. Annie Besant

  4. Sarojini Naidu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Pandita Ramabai was a prominent social reformer who championed the cause of widows. She established the 'Widow Remarriage Association' in 1889 to advocate for the rights of widows and promote their remarriage.

Who was the first woman to become the President of the Indian National Congress?

  1. Annie Besant

  2. Sarojini Naidu

  3. Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay

  4. Vijayalakshmi Pandit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Annie Besant, a British-born social activist and theosophist, became the first woman to preside over the Indian National Congress in 1917, demonstrating her leadership and influence in the freedom movement.

Which social reformer founded the 'Servants of India Society' to promote selfless service and nation-building?

  1. Gopal Krishna Gokhale

  2. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  3. Lala Lajpat Rai

  4. Bipin Chandra Pal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gopal Krishna Gokhale, a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress, established the 'Servants of India Society' in 1905. The society aimed to train and inspire young men and women to dedicate their lives to serving the nation and working for social upliftment.

Who was the first woman to become the Governor of an Indian state?

  1. Sarojini Naidu

  2. Vijayalakshmi Pandit

  3. Rajkumari Amrit Kaur

  4. Sucheta Kripalani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sarojini Naidu, a renowned poet, freedom fighter, and women's rights advocate, became the first woman to hold the position of Governor in India when she was appointed as the Governor of the United Provinces (now Uttar Pradesh) in 1947.

Which social reformer established the 'All India Women's Conference' to address issues related to women's rights and welfare?

  1. Margaret Cousins

  2. Annie Besant

  3. Sarojini Naidu

  4. Vijayalakshmi Pandit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Margaret Cousins, an Irish-born social worker and suffragist, founded the 'All India Women's Conference' in 1927. The conference served as a platform for women's organizations across India to come together, discuss issues affecting women, and advocate for their rights.

Who was the first woman to become a member of the Constituent Assembly of India, which drafted the Indian Constitution?

  1. Sarojini Naidu

  2. Vijayalakshmi Pandit

  3. Rajkumari Amrit Kaur

  4. Hansaben Mehta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hansaben Mehta, a prominent social worker and women's rights activist, was the first woman to be elected to the Constituent Assembly of India in 1946. She played a significant role in shaping the Indian Constitution, advocating for women's rights and ensuring their inclusion in the nation's legal framework.

Which social reformer founded the 'Kasturba Gandhi National Memorial Trust' to promote rural development and women's empowerment?

  1. Kasturba Gandhi

  2. Sucheta Kripalani

  3. Vijayalakshmi Pandit

  4. Rajkumari Amrit Kaur


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sucheta Kripalani, a freedom fighter and social activist, established the 'Kasturba Gandhi National Memorial Trust' in 1944. The trust aimed to honor the memory of Kasturba Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi's wife, and work towards rural development, women's empowerment, and the upliftment of marginalized communities.

Who was the first woman to become the Chief Minister of an Indian state?

  1. Sucheta Kripalani

  2. Vijayalakshmi Pandit

  3. Rajkumari Amrit Kaur

  4. Sarojini Naidu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sucheta Kripalani, a prominent freedom fighter and social activist, became the first woman Chief Minister of an Indian state when she was elected to lead Uttar Pradesh in 1963. Her tenure marked a significant milestone in women's participation in Indian politics.

Which social reformer founded the 'Bharatiya Mahila Sangh' to advocate for women's rights and promote social welfare?

  1. Rajkumari Amrit Kaur

  2. Vijayalakshmi Pandit

  3. Sarojini Naidu

  4. Sucheta Kripalani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajkumari Amrit Kaur, a prominent social reformer and freedom fighter, established the 'Bharatiya Mahila Sangh' in 1927. The organization worked towards promoting women's rights, social welfare, and the upliftment of marginalized communities.

Who was the first woman to become the President of India?

  1. Pratibha Patil

  2. Vijayalakshmi Pandit

  3. Sarojini Naidu

  4. Sucheta Kripalani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pratibha Patil, a prominent politician and social activist, became the first woman President of India in 2007. Her election marked a historic moment in Indian politics, symbolizing the growing participation of women in leadership roles.

Which social reformer founded the 'Stree Hitakarini Sabha' to promote women's education and social reform in Maharashtra?

  1. Savitribai Phule

  2. Pandita Ramabai

  3. Annie Besant

  4. Sarojini Naidu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Savitribai Phule, along with her husband Jyotirao Phule, established the 'Stree Hitakarini Sabha' in 1852. The organization aimed to promote women's education, social reform, and the upliftment of marginalized communities in Maharashtra.

Who was the first woman to become the Chief Justice of India?

  1. Pratibha Patil

  2. Vijayalakshmi Pandit

  3. Sarojini Naidu

  4. Sucheta Kripalani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pratibha Patil, a prominent politician and social activist, became the first woman Chief Justice of India in 2010. Her appointment marked a significant milestone in the Indian judiciary, symbolizing the growing participation of women in leadership roles.

Which social reformer founded the 'Women's Indian Association' to advocate for women's rights and promote social welfare?

  1. Annie Besant

  2. Sarojini Naidu

  3. Vijayalakshmi Pandit

  4. Sucheta Kripalani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Annie Besant, a British-born social activist and theosophist, founded the 'Women's Indian Association' in 1917. The organization aimed to promote women's rights, social welfare, and the upliftment of marginalized communities in India.

Who was the first woman to become the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament?

  1. Meira Kumar

  2. Vijayalakshmi Pandit

  3. Sarojini Naidu

  4. Sucheta Kripalani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Meira Kumar, a prominent politician and social activist, became the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha in 2009. Her election marked a historic moment in Indian politics, symbolizing the growing participation of women in leadership roles.

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