Who among the following was a pioneer in widow remarriage in Maharashtra and co-founded a girls' school in Poona with his wife?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Jyotirao Govindrao Phule.
Jyotirao Phule was a pioneer in widow remarriage in Maharashtra and co-founded a girls' school in Poona (now Pune) with his wife, Savitribai Phule. He was a social reformer who worked tirelessly to uplift the marginalized sections of society, including women and Dalits. Phule's efforts in promoting education for girls and advocating for widow remarriage played a significant role in challenging the prevailing social norms and promoting gender equality in 19th-century India.