How did Jyotirao the reformers justify their criticism of caste inequality in society? Answer: Jyotirao attacked the Brahmans, claim that they were superior to others because they were Aryans. Phule argued that the Aryans were outsiders.

Solution: (a) When the British captured Bengal they framed many new laws to regulate the rules regarding marriage, adoption, inheritance of property, etc. – True (b) Social reformers had to discard the ancient texts in order to argue for reform in social practices. – False