Misc UPPSC 2002 GS-I
Question

The Mahila Diwas is celebrated on 13 February each year in the memory of:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Sarojini Naidu

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Sarojini Naidu”.

India celebrates Sarojini Naidu's birthday as National Women's Day of India every year on February 13.

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