alleryJyotirao Phule belonged to which traditional community?
AMahar
BKunbi
CMali
DChamar
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Mali
1. Phule was born into the Hindu Mali caste.
2. The Malis traditionally worked as fruit and vegetable growers.
3. Mahar and Chamar are different communities, so they do not match his family background.
_Source: Wikipedia, Jyotirao Phule, Early life_
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