Q. Who was the first female Indian sociologist and anthropologist?
Answer: Irawati Karve
Notes: Irawati Karve (1905-1970) pioneered Indian sociology and anthropology, founding the anthropology department at Poona University and contributing extensively to caste studies, kinship, and ethnology, especially in Maharashtra.
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