Q. Who of the following was the founder of the Arya Mahila Sabha?
(a) Nellie Sengupta
(b) Pandita Ramabai
(c) Durgabai Deshmukh
(d) Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur
Ans: (b) Pandita Ramabai
Explanation: The founder of the Arya Mahila Sabha was (b) Pandita Ramabai.
Pandita Ramabai Sarasvati, a prominent social reformer and women’s rights advocate in India, founded the Arya Mahila Sabha in 1882. The Arya Mahila Sabha was an organization dedicated to the welfare and empowerment of women. It aimed to promote women’s education, address social issues affecting women, and advocate for women’s rights.
Pandita Ramabai herself was a trailblazer and a strong advocate for women’s education and social reform. She worked tirelessly to uplift the status of women in society and championed causes such as widow remarriage, women’s right to property, and access to education for girls. Through the Arya Mahila Sabha, she provided a platform for women to come together, voice their concerns, and work towards social and educational reforms.
