Consider the following books:
1. Dharma Tritiya Ratiya Ratna
2. Ishara
3. Gulamgiri

Which of the above books were written by Jyotiba Phule?
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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Consider the following books:
1. Dharma Tritiya Ratiya Ratna
2. Ishara
3. Gulamgiri

Which of the above books were written by Jyotiba Phule?
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

While Jyotiba Phule is best known for his book "Gulamgiri" (Slavery) a scathing critique of the caste system and its impact on Indian society. Jyotiba Phule wrote all the books mentioned in the list. Dharma Tritiya Ratna (Exposure of the Puranas) is a critique of the caste system and the myths and superstitions of the Puranas, ancient Hindu scriptures. Ishara (warning) was also written by him.

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Consider the following books: 1. Dharma Tritiya Ratiya Ratna 2. Ishara 3. Gulamgiri Which of the above books were written by Jyotiba Phule? (a) 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 1 only (d) 1, 2 and 3