Women in Indian Dalit Movement

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Who was the first woman to lead a Dalit protest movement?

  1. Savitribai Phule

  2. Jyotirao Phule

  3. B.R. Ambedkar

  4. Periyar E.V. Ramasamy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Savitribai Phule was the first woman to lead a Dalit protest movement. She founded the Satyashodhak Samaj (Truth-Seeking Society) in 1873, which advocated for the rights of Dalits and women.

What was the name of the organization founded by Savitribai Phule to advocate for the rights of Dalits and women?

  1. Satyashodhak Samaj

  2. Arya Samaj

  3. Brahmo Samaj

  4. Prarthana Samaj


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Satyashodhak Samaj was founded by Savitribai Phule in 1873 to advocate for the rights of Dalits and women. The organization worked to promote education, social reform, and the abolition of caste discrimination.

Who was the first Dalit woman to be elected to the Lok Sabha?

  1. Mayawati

  2. Rani Lakshmibai

  3. Savitribai Phule

  4. Jyotirao Phule


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mayawati was the first Dalit woman to be elected to the Lok Sabha. She was elected in 1989 and served as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh four times.

What was the name of the movement led by B.R. Ambedkar to demand separate electorates for Dalits?

  1. Poona Pact

  2. Quit India Movement

  3. Non-Cooperation Movement

  4. Civil Disobedience Movement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Poona Pact was an agreement between B.R. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi that was signed in 1932. The pact granted separate electorates for Dalits, which allowed them to elect their own representatives to the Central Legislative Assembly.

Who was the first Dalit woman to be appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court of India?

  1. Fatima Beevi

  2. Rani Lakshmibai

  3. Savitribai Phule

  4. Jyotirao Phule


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fatima Beevi was the first Dalit woman to be appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court of India. She was appointed in 1989 and served until 1992.

What was the name of the organization founded by B.R. Ambedkar to promote the rights of Dalits?

  1. Bahujan Samaj Party

  2. Republican Party of India

  3. Indian National Congress

  4. Bharatiya Janata Party


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Republican Party of India was founded by B.R. Ambedkar in 1956 to promote the rights of Dalits. The party contested elections and won several seats in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

Who was the first Dalit woman to be elected as the Chief Minister of a state in India?

  1. Mayawati

  2. Rani Lakshmibai

  3. Savitribai Phule

  4. Jyotirao Phule


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mayawati was the first Dalit woman to be elected as the Chief Minister of a state in India. She was elected as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh in 1995.

What was the name of the movement led by Dalit women to demand equal rights and opportunities?

  1. Dalit Women's Liberation Movement

  2. Women's Liberation Movement

  3. Civil Rights Movement

  4. Black Power Movement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dalit Women's Liberation Movement was a movement led by Dalit women to demand equal rights and opportunities. The movement began in the 1970s and gained momentum in the 1980s and 1990s.

Who was the first Dalit woman to be elected as the President of India?

  1. Pratibha Patil

  2. Rani Lakshmibai

  3. Savitribai Phule

  4. Jyotirao Phule


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pratibha Patil was the first Dalit woman to be elected as the President of India. She was elected in 2007 and served until 2012.

What was the name of the organization founded by Dalit women to promote their rights and welfare?

  1. National Federation of Dalit Women

  2. All India Dalit Women's Association

  3. Dalit Women's Liberation Front

  4. Dalit Women's Rights Organization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Federation of Dalit Women was founded in 1995 to promote the rights and welfare of Dalit women. The organization works to address issues such as caste discrimination, violence against Dalit women, and lack of access to education and employment.

Who was the first Dalit woman to be awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian awards?

  1. Savitribai Phule

  2. Rani Lakshmibai

  3. Mayawati

  4. Pratibha Patil


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Savitribai Phule was the first Dalit woman to be awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian awards. She was awarded the Padma Shri in 1998 for her contributions to social reform and education.

What was the name of the movement led by Dalit women to demand land rights?

  1. Dalit Women's Land Rights Movement

  2. Women's Land Rights Movement

  3. Civil Rights Movement

  4. Black Power Movement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dalit Women's Land Rights Movement was a movement led by Dalit women to demand land rights. The movement began in the 1990s and gained momentum in the 2000s and 2010s.

Who was the first Dalit woman to be elected as the Chairperson of the National Commission for Women?

  1. Mamata Banerjee

  2. Rani Lakshmibai

  3. Mayawati

  4. Pratibha Patil


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mamata Banerjee was the first Dalit woman to be elected as the Chairperson of the National Commission for Women. She was elected in 1997 and served until 2000.

What was the name of the organization founded by Dalit women to promote their political participation?

  1. Dalit Women's Political Participation Network

  2. Women's Political Participation Network

  3. Civil Rights Movement

  4. Black Power Movement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dalit Women's Political Participation Network was founded in 2005 to promote the political participation of Dalit women. The organization works to increase the number of Dalit women elected to public office and to ensure that their voices are heard in decision-making.

Who was the first Dalit woman to be elected as the Mayor of a major city in India?

  1. Savitribai Phule

  2. Rani Lakshmibai

  3. Mayawati

  4. Pratibha Patil


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Savitribai Phule was the first Dalit woman to be elected as the Mayor of a major city in India. She was elected as the Mayor of Pune in 1893.

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