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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 correct?

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Women Achievers Analysis: Statement Evaluation

This section analyzes the statements about prominent women achievers in modern India to determine their accuracy.

Statement 1: Pandita Ramabai's Work

The statement mentions Pandita Ramabai publishing “A Comparison Between Women and Men” to protest colonial views on women's rights and opportunities.

  • Pandita Ramabai Sarasvati (often referred to as Pandita Ramabai) was a renowned social reformer and scholar.
  • She authored the Marathi book Stri-Purush Tulana (A Comparison Between Women and Men) in 1882.
  • This work critically examined the Puranic and scriptural basis for the subjugation of women in India and advocated for their rights and equality.
  • While the statement specifically mentions protesting 'colonial views', Ramabai's work fundamentally challenged existing patriarchal structures and societal norms, which inherently contested prevailing notions about women's roles, including those potentially reinforced or ignored by colonial perspectives. Thus, the essence of the statement holds true.

Therefore, Statement 1 is considered correct.

Statement 2: Tarabai Shinde's Contribution

The statement claims Tarabai Shinde worked in medicine to reduce child mortality in rural India.

  • Tarabai Shinde is primarily recognized as a radical feminist writer and social reformer.
  • Her most famous work is Stri Purush Tulana (A Comparison Between Women and Men), which critically analyzed gender inequality and advocated for women's rights.
  • Historical records do not indicate that Tarabai Shinde worked primarily in the field of medicine or focused on initiatives to reduce child mortality.

Therefore, Statement 2 is incorrect.

Statement 3: Sarojini Naidu and Female Franchise

The statement asserts that Sarojini Naidu led a delegation to London to demand female franchise.

  • Sarojini Naidu was a pivotal leader in the Indian independence movement and a champion for women's rights.
  • She was an advocate for women's suffrage (the right to vote).
  • Naidu attended the Second Round Table Conference in London in 1931 as part of the Indian delegation.
  • During her time in London and through her broader advocacy, she certainly pushed for women's rights, including political rights like suffrage. However, historical accounts typically describe her role as a key advocate and leader within the independence movement and women's organizations, rather than formally 'leading a specific delegation solely to demand female franchise' during that particular visit. While she strongly voiced these demands, the specific phrasing might not perfectly align with historical records of delegation leadership for that precise purpose.

Therefore, Statement 3 is considered incorrect based on the specific phrasing.

Conclusion on Statements

Based on the analysis:

  • Statement 1 is correct.
  • Statement 2 is incorrect.
  • Statement 3 is incorrect.

Only one statement (Statement 1) is correct.

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