The question asks to identify the historical figure who made the statement, "I have brought the Indian women out of the kitchen, it is up to you (the women activists) to see that they don’t go back" to Mridula Sarabhai. This requires knowledge of prominent leaders during India's freedom struggle and their views on women's empowerment, specifically in the context of their interactions with women activists.
Correct Option: B) Mahatma Gandhi — Mahatma Gandhi was a strong proponent of women's participation in the public sphere and the freedom struggle. He actively encouraged women to leave their homes and join the movement, thereby challenging traditional gender roles. The statement perfectly aligns with his vision and efforts to empower Indian women, and he often communicated such sentiments to leading women activists like Mridula Sarabhai.
The question asks to evaluate two statements regarding women's voting rights and representation in the legislature under British India's reforms. We need to check the provisions of the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 and the Government of India Act of 1935 concerning women.
B) 2 only
Statement 2 is correct as the Government of India Act of 1935 did provide for reserved seats for women in the legislature, marking a significant step in their political representation.
The question asks for the founding year of the All India Women's Conference (AIWC). This requires knowledge of historical facts related to significant organizations in India.
The All India Women's Conference (AIWC) is one of the oldest non-governmental organizations in India working for women's education and upliftment. It was founded in 1926 by Margaret Cousins, an Irish Theosophist, feminist, and educationist, with the primary aim of promoting women's education and social reform.
Correct Option: D) 1926 is the correct year for the founding of the All India Women's Conference.
The question asks how the Indian Constitution fulfilled its promise of complete equality to women after independence, specifically by granting a certain right along with men, without any qualifications. We need to identify the fundamental right that was extended universally.
Correct Option: A) Vote — The Indian Constitution, upon its adoption, granted universal adult franchise, meaning all adult citizens, including women, received the right to vote without any discrimination based on education, property, or income. This was a direct fulfillment of the promise of equality.
The question asks to identify the specific legislative measure initiated by Nehru in the early fifties, which was demanded by women since the thirties. This requires knowledge of post-independence legal reforms in India, particularly those related to personal laws and women's rights.
C) Hindu Code Bill
In the early 1950s, Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru initiated the process for the enactment of the Hindu Code Bill. This was a series of legislations passed between 1955 and 1956 (including the Hindu Marriage Act, Hindu Succession Act, Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, and Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act) that aimed to codify and reform Hindu personal law. These reforms were indeed demanded by women's organizations and social reformers since the 1930s, advocating for equal rights in marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption for Hindu women.
The question asks about the individual responsible for preparing the initial draft of the Indian Constitution. This requires knowledge of the key figures involved in the Constituent Assembly and the constitution-making process.
Correct Option: B) B.N. Rau prepared the first draft of the Constitution of India. He was the Constitutional Adviser to the Constituent Assembly and his draft served as the foundational document for the Drafting Committee.