Modern History
2020
Socio-religious Reformers
In the context of Indian history, the Rakhmabai case of 1884 revolved around
- women's right to gain education
- age of consent
- restitution of conjugal rights Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A.1 and 2 only
D.1, 2 and 3
C.1 and 3 only
B.2 and 3 only
Correct Answer: Option B
The Rakhmabai case of 1884 primarily revolved around two key issues:
- Age of Consent: Rakhmabai's refusal to live with her husband, whom she married at a young age, sparked a national debate about the appropriate age of consent for women. Her case directly contributed to raising the age of consent in 1891.
- Restitution of Conjugal Rights: Her husband, Dadaji Bhikaji, sought the restitution of conjugal rights, which Rakhmabai resisted, arguing for her right to choose and against forced cohabitation in a marriage she did not consent to as an adult.
While Rakhmabai herself pursued education (and later became India's first practicing lady doctor), the legal case wasn't directly about a woman's right to education in general, but about her right to refuse cohabitation.
Statement 1 is not correct. Statement 2 is correct. Statement 3 is correct. Hence, only statements 2 and 3 are correct.
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