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Who was associated with the popularity of the Brahmika sari?

  1. Lady Bachoobai

  2. Sarala Dutt

  3. Jnanadanandini Devi

  4. Maharani of Travancore

  5. Soudamini Khastagiri
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Explanation

Jnanadanandini Devi was the wife of Satyendranath Tagore, the first Indian member of the I.C.S. She adopted the Parsi style of wearing the sari and wore it with a blouse and shoes. This was adopted by Brahmo Samaji women and came to be known as the Brahmika sari.

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