Question

Assertion[A]: Jyotiba Phule and Savitribai Phule opened orphanages and homes for widows.

Reason[R]: They both opposed child marriage and supported widow remarriage.

• A. Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is the correct explanation of [A].
• B. Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is the incorrect explanation of [A].
• C. [A] is true but [R] is false.
• D. [A] is false but [R] is true.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is the correct explanation of [A].

Jyotiba Phule worked primarily for the non-brahman masses. He also opposed child marriage and supported widow remarriage, which was prohibited among the high-caste Hindus.

Jyotiba’s wife Savitribai Phule supported his cause in the upliftment of the depressed class and women in the society. Despite facing many issues, she opened orphanages and homes for widows and provided them with education. She was considered the first female teacher of India.