Topic 376 · Answers
Jotirao Phule birth bicentenary commemoration
On 11 April 2026, the Government opened commemoration of Phule's which birth anniversary?
- 150th
- 175th
- 225th
- Correct answer: 200th
Core Trigger: On 11 April 2026, Phule's 199th birth anniversary, the Government opened commemoration of his 200th at Prerna Sthal.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 376, point 1
Until which date will the Ministry of Culture's Phule commemoration run?
- 11 April 2027
- Correct answer: 11 April 2028
- 11 May 2028
- 11 April 2029
Theme: The bicentenary falls on 11 April 2027; the Ministry of Culture says commemoration runs to 11 April 2028.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 376, point 2
Who, as Vice President, paid tribute to Phule on 11 April 2026?
- Jagdeep Dhankhar
- M. Venkaiah Naidu
- Correct answer: C. P. Radhakrishnan
- Hamid Ansari
Tributes: President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, PM Narendra Modi and Speaker Om Birla paid tribute.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 376, point 3
The Prime Minister quoted Phule: the more questions we generate, the more what emerges?
- Correct answer: Knowledge
- Wisdom
- Equality
- Courage
Quote: The Prime Minister quoted Phule: the more questions we generate, the more knowledge emerges.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 376, point 4
Which is/are correct? 1. Phule was born on 11 April 1827. 2. He received the title Mahatma in 1890.
- Only 2
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither
- Correct answer: Only 1
Data: Phule was born on 11 April 1827 and received the title Mahatma on 11 May 1888.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 376, point 5
Who, married to Phule in 1840, is regarded as India's first woman teacher?
- Pandita Ramabai
- Correct answer: Savitribai Phule
- Fatima Sheikh
- Anandibai Joshi
Stakeholders: Savitribai Phule, married to him in 1840, is regarded as India's first woman teacher.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 376, point 6
Where in the Parliament House complex were the first floral tributes to Phule paid?
- Correct answer: Prerna Sthal
- Central Hall
- Samvidhan Sadan
- Gandhi Smriti
Venue: Prerna Sthal, Parliament House complex, New Delhi, saw the first floral tributes to Phule inside the premises.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 376, point 8
In which year did Phule found the Satyashodhak Samaj?
- 1853
- 1868
- Correct answer: 1873
- 1888
Founded: Phule founded the Satyashodhak Samaj on 24 September 1873, rejecting priestly intermediaries.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 376, point 9
Which 1855 work of Phule is considered the first modern Marathi social play?
- Correct answer: Trutiya Ratna
- Gulamgiri
- Shetkaryacha Asud
- Sarvajanik Satyadharma
Landmark Works: Trutiya Ratna (1855) is considered the first modern Marathi social play.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 376, point 10
Which is/are correct? 1. Article 17 abolishes untouchability. 2. Phule opened his house well to all in 1868.
- Only 1
- Correct answer: Both 1 and 2
- Only 2
- Neither
Articles: Article 17 abolishes untouchability, a cause Phule advanced by opening his house well to all in 1868.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 376, point 11
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