Q. Which of the following Urdu periodical for women enjoyed long and influential life (1898–1950)?
(a) Huquq-un Niswan
(b) Tahzib-un Niswan
(c) Ismat
(d) Khatun
Ans: (b) Tahzib-un Niswan
Explanation: The Urdu periodical for women that enjoyed a long and influential life from 1898 to 1950 was Tahzib-un Niswan.
Tahzib-un Niswan was a prominent Urdu magazine for women that was published from 1898 to 1950. It was founded by Maulvi Mohammad Baqar and edited by his wife, Muhammadi Begum. The magazine played a significant role in promoting women’s education, empowerment, and social reform during the early 20th century in India. Tahzib-un Niswan covered a wide range of topics, including women’s rights, education, health, literature, and social issues. It contributed to the advancement of women’s voices and played a vital role in the Urdu literary and cultural landscape of the time.