alleryWhy did Savitribai often carry an extra sari when she went to teach?
ARain soiled it on muddy roads
BShe gave saris to poor pupils
CSchool rules needed a spare dress
DOpponents hurled dung and stones
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Opponents hurled dung and stones
1. Her girls' schools met fierce resistance from conservatives.
2. Opponents assailed her with stones, dung and abuse on her way.
3. So she carried a spare sari to change at school; weather and rules were not the reason.
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