SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 62

SSC MTS - 16/10/2024 - (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) • General Awareness • Q62

Who among the following is the author of the book named 'Streepurushtulna'?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Tarabai Shinde.

The book ‘Streepurushtulna’ is authored by Tarabai Shinde. Written in 1882, it is considered one of the earliest feminist writings in India. In this work, Shinde critiques the social inequalities and gender discrimination faced by women in 19th-century Indian society. She challenges patriarchal norms and questions the double standards applied to men and women. The book highlights issues such as women’s education, social restrictions, and the oppressive practices of the time, making it a pioneering contribution to feminist literature in India.