Q. The Social reformer Savitribai Phule, founded India’s first girls' schools in which state?
Answer: Maharashtra
Notes: Social reformer Savitribai Phule was born on January 3, 1831 in Maharashtra. Her birth anniversary was observed across the country. In 1848.Savitribai along with her husband Jyotirao Phule, founded one of India's first girls' schools in Pune, Maharashtra. She also became the first Indian woman to become a teacher. She also opened women's shelter for widows and Home for Prevention of Infanticide. She strongly opposed child marriage and Sati tradition.
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