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    Who was the great force behind the foundation of the first Indian Women’s University in Bombay in 1906?
    Question

    Who was the great force behind the foundation of the first Indian Women’s University in Bombay in 1906?

    A.

    Dadabhai Naoroji

    B.

    D.K. Karve

    C.

    S.S. Bangali

    D.

    V.M. Malabari

    Correct option is B

    Dhondo Keshav Karve, a noted social reformer, was the key figure behind the establishment of the first Indian Women's University in Bombay (now Mumbai) in 1906. Karve was deeply committed to women's education and social upliftment. He advocated for widow remarriage and believed that educating women was crucial for their empowerment. His efforts laid the foundation for modern women's education in India, making him one of the pioneers of this movement.

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