History · Rise of Indian Nationalism
UGC NET June 2014 History
The All India Women's Conference was started in 1927 to:
APromote women's education ✓ Correct
BIncrease women's share in the legislatures
CEnhance women's employment
DCampaign for women's voting rights
Correct answer: (A) Promote women's education — The All India Women's Conference was started to promote women's education, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The All India Women's Conference was started to promote women's education, so that is the answer.
★It was founded in 1927 by a group of reform-minded women.
★Its first aim was to spread education among girls and women.
★It later widened its work to many social reforms.
★It took up causes like the end of child marriage and the dowry system.
★It became a leading body for the welfare and rights of women.
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