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Jyotiba Phule was a prominent 19th-century Indian social reformer, thinker, and activist from Maharashtra.
He dedicated his life to challenging caste discrimination and advocating for women's education and the upliftment of marginalized communities.
Phule founded the Satyashodhak Samaj in 1873 to promote social justice and equality.
His work laid significant groundwork for future social reform movements and the pursuit of equality in India.
Founded by Jyotiba Phule in 1873, this society aimed to liberate Shudras and Ati Shudras from exploitation and Brahminical dominance. It promoted rationalism, equality, and education for all, challenging traditional religious and social hierarchies.
His work is often studied alongside that of Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, Dayanand Saraswati, and his wife Savitribai Phule. His ideas significantly influenced later leaders like B.R. Ambedkar.
Phule's efforts are part of the broader 19th-century Indian social reform movements, including the Brahmo Samaj, Arya Samaj, and Prarthana Samaj, though his approach was distinct in its focus on caste and education for the marginalized.
His advocacy for social justice, equality, and universal education directly underpins fundamental principles enshrined in the Indian Constitution, such as equality before law, prohibition of discrimination, and the right to education.
GS-I: Modern Indian History (significant personalities, social reform movements); GS-II: Social Justice (issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources).
General Awareness (History, Social Reformers, Important Personalities).
General Knowledge (History, Important Personalities).
General Awareness (History, Social Reformers).
General Knowledge (History, Important Personalities).
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Answer: 2 only
With reference to 'National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)', which of the statements given below is/are correct? 1. Under NSQF, a learner can acquire the certification for competency only through formal learning. 2. An outcome expected from the implementation of NSQF is the mobility between vocational and general education. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer: 2 only
What is the aim of the programme 'Unnat Bharat Abhiyan'?
Answer: Connecting institutions of higher education with local communities to address development challenges through appropriate technologies.
High for Modern Indian History and Social Issues sections in competitive exams.
A social reform society founded by Jyotiba Phule in 1873 to seek truth and advocate for the rights of marginalized communities.
Terms used by Phule to refer to the lower castes and untouchables, whose liberation from exploitation was a central goal of his movement.
A core area of Phule's reform, as he believed education was key to women's empowerment and societal progress.