Which of the following statements are true with regard to Pandita Ramabai?  (A) She was a staunch supporter of Hindu Philosophy (B) She was a pioneer in the field of education and emancipation of women in India (C) She was the writer of 'The High Caste Hindu Women' (D) She was Anti-Christianity Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which of the following statements are true with regard to Pandita Ramabai?  (A) She was a staunch supporter of Hindu Philosophy (B) She was a pioneer in the field of education and emancipation of women in India (C) She was the writer of 'The High Caste Hindu Women' (D) She was Anti-Christianity Choose the correct answer from the options given below: Correct Answer B and C

Ramabai was a brilliant scholar who has been a vocal supporter of social and women's rights.

Key Points

  • She has the unique distinction of being the only female representation in the largely male-dominated field of gender reforms. 
  • Ramabai learned Sanskrit and the Puranas.
  • Ramabai's departure from Brahminism was therefore inevitable given her upbringing and the tradition she inherited.
  • She was the writer of The High Caste Hindu Women.
  • She was the most divisive upper-caste woman of her day due to her educational and missionary activities.

Thus, B and C are the correct options. 

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Ramabai who championed the cause of women’s education never went to school. Yet she was given the title ‘Pandita’ because:
Why was 19th century social reformer and women's rights activist Ramabai given the title 'Pandita'?