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Who among the following abolished the social evil Devadasi system in Tamil Nadu?


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Jaya Lalitha
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Dr. Muttulakshmi
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Kumara swami Iyer
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All the above
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Solution

The correct option is A Dr. Muttulakshmi

  • Devdasi system is one of the social evils that prevailed in India. According to this system, a girl is dedicated to the worship of the deity for the rest of her life.
  • In Tamil Nadu, Devdasi system is abolished by Dr. Muttulakshmi.


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