Ishwar Chandra Vidhyasagar established schools for girls in which of the following districts in Bengal?

Nadia

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Poona

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Hugli

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Burdwan

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Solution

The correct option is D Burdwan
Ishwar Chandra Vidhyasagar advocated towards securing female education, widow remarriage, and abolition of polygamy in Bengal. He also influenced the passing of the Hindu Widow Remarriage Act in 1856. He also promoted female education and founded several girls’ schools in the districts of Nadia, Midnapur, Hugli, and Burdwan in Bengal.

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