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Question
Answer the following question briefly:
With reference to Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, an outstanding social and religious reformer, discuss his contribution in the following field:
Women’s education
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Solution
Vidyasagar was a staunch supporter of women’s education and helped Drink water Bethune to establish the first Indian school for girls in Calcutta in 1849. As an inspector of school, he opened thirty-five schools for girls.
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