Consider the following Women’s Associations and their important associates in early twentieth century India :
- 1. Women’s Indian Association of 1917 : Margaret Cousins
- 2. National Council of Women in India of 1925 : Sarala Devi Chaudhurani
- 3. Bharat Stree Mahamandal of 1910 : Lady Meherbai Tata
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched ?
1, 2 and 3
2 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
1 only
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
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UPSC NDA-1 – 2024
1. Women’s Indian Association (WIA) of 1917: Margaret Cousins was indeed a key founder and prominent member of the WIA, along with Annie Besant and Dorothy Jinarajadasa. This pair is correctly matched.
2. National Council of Women in India (NCWI) of 1925: The NCWI was founded by Lady Dorab Tata. While Sarala Devi Chaudhurani was a significant figure in the Indian women’s movement, she is primarily known for founding the Bharat Stree Mahamandal in 1910 and was not associated with the founding of NCWI in 1925. This pair is incorrectly matched.
3. Bharat Stree Mahamandal of 1910: This organization was founded by Sarala Devi Chaudhurani. Lady Meherbai Tata (wife of Sir Dorabji Tata) was a prominent figure in the National Council of Women in India (NCWI), founded later in 1925. She was also active in advocating for women’s suffrage and rights but was not the founder or a primary associate of the Bharat Stree Mahamandal. This pair is incorrectly matched.
Based on the analysis, only pairing 1 is correctly matched.
– Bharat Stree Mahamandal was founded in 1910 by Sarala Devi Chaudhurani.
– National Council of Women in India (NCWI) was founded in 1925 by Lady Dorab Tata.