Question

Who had founded the Deccan Educational Society?
A. Dadabhai Naoroji
B. CR Das
C. Swami Vivekananda
D. Mahadeva Govind Ranade

Answer 1

Hint: The Deccan education society was founded by the famous stalwarts of Indian society. The society is aimed at progressing schools and high standards of education. It is celebrated for the cause of education. Society was founded by famous social reformers such as V. S. Apte, M.B. Namjoshi etc.

Complete answer: The Deccan education society was set up in 1884. The society was founded by honourable Justice Mahadev Govind Ranade, V. S Apte, M.S. Gole etc. The seeds for the society were sown by Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Vishnushastri Chiplunkar and Gopal Ganesh Agarkar by establishing New English school in Pune in 1880. It was the first native school which offered western education and made rapid progress in higher education. This paved the path for the establishment of the Deccan education society which convinced masses to new awakening and salvation and people started believing in education as a means of social transformation. In less than a few months the society established its first institute named as Sir James Fergusson which has achieved iconic status. The society soon established many colleges and schools in Pune and other towns such as Sangli and Mumbai.
Therefore, option D is correct.

Note: In 1939 the society decided to open its field for secondary education for girls. Many rulers of princely states became Patrons of the society. Over the past 130 years, Fergusson College has had a high standing and has contributed by giving renowned thinkers, patriots, philosophers, social workers, defence officers, writers, teachers and filmmakers to the society.