alleryAt an 1882 education commission hearing, what did Phule advocate for villages?
ACharging school fees
BOnly Sanskrit schools
CClosing rural schools
DCompulsory primary school
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Compulsory primary school
1. In 1882 Phule asked for help in educating lower castes.
2. He advocated making primary education compulsory in villages.
3. Sanskrit-only schools, closures and fee-based colleges go against his demand for access.
_Source: Wikipedia, Jyotirao Phule, Views on religion and caste_
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