1
You visited us
1
times! Enjoying our articles?
Unlock Full Access!
Byju's Answer
Standard X
History
Social and Religious Problems in 19th Century India
Describe the ...
Question
Describe the contributions of Jyotiba Phule to the Indian society.
Open in App
Solution
Instructions: The answer to this question can be broken into 3 main parts:
Introduce the social reformer
Mention the contribution
a. Institutions
b. Social reforms
c. Literary work
Describe the attitude towards British rule
Solution:
Jyotiba Govindrao Phule, the earliest leader of the non-Brahman Movement, was born in 1827 in Maharashtra.
He opposed the practice of child marriage and supported widow remarriage.
He established a school at Poona to promote education among the people who were considered untouchables.
He also started the Satyashodak Samaj to develop a sentiment of self-respect and dignity among the people belonging to the non-Brahmans classes.
Jyotiba Phule and Savitribai Phule dedicated their lives to the upliftment of the depressed classes and women.
He wrote the book Gulamgiri in which he narrated many of his radical ideas.
Jyotiba Phule favoured British rule and missionaries as it helped the lower class to challenge the Brahmin class.
Suggest Corrections
1
Similar questions
Q.
Briefly explain the contribution of Jyotiba Phule.
Q.
Mahatma Jyotiba Phule was associated with ___________.
Q.
Name the book written by Mahatma Jyotiba Phule.
Q.
Which of the following would you associate Jyotiba Phule with?
Q.
Select the correct statements from the following regarding Jyotiba Govindrao Phule:
View More
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
Grade/Exam
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th grade
7th grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Submit
Related Videos
Social and Religious Problems in 19th Century India
HISTORY
Watch in App
Explore more
Social and Religious Problems in 19th Century India
Standard X History
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
Grade/Exam
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th grade
7th grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Submit
AI Tutor
Textbooks
Question Papers
Install app