10 Questions
What was Jyotirao Govindrao Phule known for?
Social activism and anti-caste reform
When did Phule start his first school for girls?
1848
What was the name of the association formed by Phule and his followers?
Satyashodhak Samaj
What is the meaning of the honorific title 'Mahātmā'?
Great-souled
Who were pioneers of women's education in India?
Jyotirao Govindrao Phule and Savitribai Phule
When did Jyotirao Govindrao Phule start his first school for girls?
1848
What was the name of the association formed by Phule and his followers?
Satyashodhak Samaj
What fields did Jyotirao Govindrao Phule's work extend to?
Eradication of untouchability, caste system, and educating women
What honorific title was first applied to Jyotirao Govindrao Phule in 1888?
Mahātmā
What is Jyotirao Govindrao Phule regarded as in the social reform movement in Maharashtra?
An important figure
Study Notes
Jyotirao Govindrao Phule
- Known for his contributions to women's education and social reform in India
- Started his first school for girls in 1848
- Founded the Satyashodhak Samaj association with his followers
- The honorific title 'Mahātmā' means 'great soul' and was first applied to Phule in 1888
- Pioneer of women's education in India, along with his wife Savitribai Phule
- Work extended to fields of education, women's empowerment, and social reform
- Regarded as a pioneer in the social reform movement in Maharashtra
Test your knowledge about the life and work of Jyotirao Govindrao Phule, an influential Indian social activist, anti-caste reformer, and advocate for women's education. Learn about his contributions to eradicating untouchability and the caste system in this quiz.
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