MPSC Rajyaseva and Combine exams heavily focus on the History of Maharashtra, specifically social reformers. Analyzing PYQs is the best way to prepare.
Q1. Who founded the ‘Satyashodhak Samaj’ in 1873?
Answer & Analysis: Mahatma Jyotirao Phule. He founded the Satyashodhak Samaj (Truth Seekers’ Society) on 24 September 1873 in Pune, Maharashtra. The main objective was to liberate the lower castes and protect them from the exploitation of the Brahmins.
Q2. Who was the first woman teacher in India?
Answer & Analysis: Savitribai Phule. Along with her husband Jyotirao Phule, she played an important role in improving women’s rights in India. She founded the first girls’ school in Pune in 1848.
Tip for MPSC Aspirants: Always maintain short notes on the birthplaces, newspapers published, and institutions established by Maharashtrian social reformers.