Correct option is B
The correct answer is (B) Savitribai Phule.
· Savitribai Phule, along with her husband Jyotirao Phule, established India’s first girls' school in 1848 in Pune, Maharashtra.
· This was a groundbreaking initiative during a time when education for girls was not prioritized and was even actively discouraged.
Key Details:
· First Girls' School:
· Founded on 1st January 1848 at Bhide Wada, Pune.
· Initially started with just nine girls, belonging to different castes.
· Savitribai Phule's Contribution:
· She is regarded as India’s first female teacher.
· Worked tirelessly to promote women’s education and fought against caste and gender discrimination.
Explanation of Other Options:
· Vijay Lakshmi Pandit: A diplomat and the first Indian woman to hold a cabinet post but not related to girls' education initiatives.
· Usha Mehta: Known for her role in India’s freedom struggle and the underground radio during the Quit India Movement.
· Sarojini Naidu: A prominent freedom fighter and poet, but not associated with establishing schools for girls.