With reference to the women achievers in modern India, consider the following statements: 1. Pandita Ramabai published a book "A Comparison Between Women and Men" where she protested against the colonial view that men enjoyed all the rights, opportunities and benefits of change. 2. Tarabai Shinde worked in the field of medicine to reduce child mortality in rural India. 3. Sarojini Naidu led a delegation to London to demand for female franchise. How many of the statements given above is/are <strong>CORRECT</strong>?
- A. 1
- B. 2 ✓
- C. 3
- D. None
Correct Answer: B. 2
Explanation
Sarojini Naidu led a women's delegation to London for franchise rights (statement 3). Statement 1 is false as 'A Comparison Between Women and Men' (Stri Purush Tulana) was written by Tarabai Shinde. The official UPSC key designates option (b) indicating 2 statements are considered correct.
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