The first women’s university in India was established at
Question and options
The first women’s university in India was established at
- Mumbai
- Pune
- Thane
- Nasik
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - Pune
India's first women's university, now SNDT Women's University, was founded by D.K. Karve at Pune in 1916. It later moved its headquarters to Mumbai, which is why Mumbai is a likely confusion.
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