Who among the following was the founder of the 'Satya Shodhak Samaj' in 1873?
A. B. R. Ambedkar
B. Narayana Guru
C. Periyar E. V. Ramasamy
D. Jyotirao Phule
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Jyotirao Phule founded the Satya Shodhak Samaj (Truth Seekers' Society) in 1873 in Pune, Maharashtra, to promote education and social rights for marginalized communities.
Explanation:
Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement (also called the Zamindari System) in 1793. Under this system, zamindars were recognized as permanent owners of the land, and revenue was fixed permanently.
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