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Who among the following adopted the Parsi style of wearing sari pinned to the left shoulder with a brooch, and wore it with a blouse and shoes which was quickly adopted by Brahmo Samaji women?


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Jnananandini Devi
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Durgabai Deskhmukh
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Jhansi Lakshmi Bai
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Sarala
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The correct option is A Jnananandini Devi

Jnananandini Devi was a social reformer who pioneered various cultural innovations and influenced the earliest phase of women's empowerment in 19th century Bengal. She was married to Satyendhranath Tagore. This style of dressing gained acceptance before long among Maharashtrian and Uttar Pradesh Brahmos, as well as non-Brahmos.


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