Rukhmabai Raut: Social Revolutionary Quiz
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What was Rukhmabai primarily known for?

  • Being the first female physician from India (correct)
  • Establishing medical schools for women
  • Advocating for human rights
  • Starting a women's rights movement

    • Rukhmabai actively sought to eliminate sex work entirely.

    False

    When did Rukhmabai pass away?

    25 September 1955

    Rukhmabai became a voice for the _______ and despairing widows.

    <p>unsung</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following descriptions with the correct terms:

    <p>Purdah = A practice involving seclusion of women Kamathipura = A place in Mumbai associated with sex work MBBS = A degree in medicine Social rebel = Someone who fights against societal norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant change did Rukhmabai Raut achieve in British India?

    <p>End of child marriage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rukhmabai was married at the age of thirteen.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Rukhmabai's stepfather?

    <p>Dr Sakharam Arjun Raut</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rukhmabai Raut was born in _____ on 22 November 1864.

    <p>Bombay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following individuals with their roles:

    <p>Jayantibai = Rukhmabai's mother Dadaji Bhikaji = Rukhmabai's husband Harischandra Yadav = Custodian of Rukhmabai's property Justice Robert Hill Pinhey = Judge in Rukhmabai's court case</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Dadaji Bhikhaji vs Rukhmabai case?

    <p>Rukhmabai was granted freedom from her marriage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rukhmabai accepted her husband's request to cohabit with him despite her unwillingness.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Justice Robert Hill Pinhey criticized the idea of treating a young lady as if she were a _____ or a bullock.

    <p>horse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did Rukhmabai choose over living with her husband?

    <p>Imprisonment for six months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rukhmabai's case led to the Age of Consent Act, which raised the legal age for consent from twelve to ten.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who provided financial support for Rukhmabai's medical studies in London?

    <p>Countess of Dufferin Fund</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rukhmabai completed her degree of Doctor of ________ in 1894.

    <p>Medicine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following achievements to Rukhmabai:

    <p>Kaisar-i-Hind Medal = Outstanding contribution during the plague in Surat Chief Medical Officer = Seth Morrarbhai Vrijbhukhandas Hospital Vidwashtam = Home for widows Pamphlet 'Purdah' = Need for Abolition of Purdah</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reaction of orthodox groups regarding Rukhmabai's case?

    <p>Created mass pressure against her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rukhmabai was primarily focused on medical practices after returning to India.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major societal issue did Rukhmabai's actions help to address?

    <p>Child marriage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rukhmabai initiated a critical discourse on child marriage at different levels in ________ and ________.

    <p>England, Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Rukhmabai establish in Rajkot to support women?

    <p>Nursing and midwifery training course</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rukhmabai was initially resistant to the idea of studying medicine.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What language did Rukhmabai learn to connect better with her patients?

    <p>Gujarati</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rukhmabai's pamphlet 'Purdah' addressed the need for its ________.

    <p>Abolition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following organizations or figures to their contributions:

    <p>Edith Pechey = Supported Rukhmabai's medical education Justice Pinhey = Judged Rukhmabai's case favorably All India Women's Conference = Provided a platform for women's issues Countess of Dufferin Fund = Supported Rukhmabai financially</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Study Notes

    Rukhmabai Raut: A Social Revolutionary

    • Born in Bombay (now Mumbai) on November 22, 1864, to Jayantibai and Janardan Sawey
    • Became an orphan at age two after her father's death
    • Her stepfather, Harischandra Yadav, was a respected official
    • Married at age eleven to Dadaji Bhikaji, a diseased and unsuitable husband
    • Refused to live with him and stayed with her mother and stepfather

    The Dadaji Bhikaji vs Rukhmabai 1885 Case

    • Rukhmabai challenged the tradition of child marriage
    • Her lawyer argued against forcing her into an unwanted marriage
    • Justice Robert Hill Pinhey's verdict favored Rukhmabai, stating that enforcing the marriage against her will was cruel and inhumane.
    • The case was appealed and the court later ordered her to live with her husband, or face imprisonment

    Rukhmabai's Triumph and Resistance

    • Her case gained national attention and made her a champion of women's rights
    • Considered the first female voice against child marriage in India
    • The case became a subject of controversy, facing opposition from orthodox groups
    • Queen Victoria intervened, dissolving the marriage
    • Dadaji received compensation, while Rukhmabai's actions became a milestone in feminism.

    Rukhmabai's Medical Career in England

    • Inspired and supported by Edith Pechey
    • Admitted to the London School of Medicine for Women
    • Earned an MD in 1894
    • Returned to India in 1895 and served as a house surgeon.
    • Appointed Chief Medical Officer in Surat and helped control a plague epidemic
    • Awarded the Kaisar-i-Hind Medal for her exceptional contribution
    • Proficient in Gujarati and worked to overcome cultural resistance to hospital treatment

    Rukhmabai's Social Work

    • Set up a home for widows
    • Involved with the All India Women's Conference and an active supporter of women's rights
    • Offered training in nursing and midwifery
    • Conducted lectures on healthcare, self-reliance, and first aid
    • Worked with the Red Cross during WWI
    • Continued to advocate for women's rights and improvements in the quality of life in the community.

    Later Life and Legacy

    • Published a pamphlet, "Purdah: The Need for Its Abolition."
    • Worked with prostitutes in Kamathipura to improve hygiene and health
    • Worked to remove barriers to women's education and freedoms
    • Died in 1955 at age 91
    • Considered instrumental pioneering the way for Indian women and a staunch advocate for women's rights.
    • Celebrated as a medical pioneer and social reformer who fought for women's rights.

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    Test your knowledge about Rukhmabai Raut, a pivotal figure in the fight against child marriage in India. This quiz explores her early life, the landmark 1885 case that challenged societal norms, and her lasting impact on women's rights. Discover how Rukhmabai emerged as an inspiring champion of social change.

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