Socio-Religious Reforms

Young Bengal movement was founded by Henry Louis Vivian in Calcutta. The movement revolted against the existing social and religious structure of Hindu society. The ideals of the movement were:

1. It believed in ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity.
2. It urged followers to live or die for truth.
3. It urged for freedom of press and better treatment for Indians abroad.

Which of the above statements is/are false?

Lex Loci Act proposed in 1845 and passed in 1850 was

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Consider the following statements and select the correct answer:

1. Aligarh Movement was started with the aim to revive the spirit of progress within the Muslim community of India through modern education.
2. The Deoband movement was developed as a reaction to British colonialism in India, which was believed to corrupting the Islamic religion.

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Consider the following statements related to social awakening programmes held during British era:

1. Ambedkar founded the Harijan Sevak Sangh for the emancipation of lower caste.
2. Prarthna Samaj had started the shuddhi movement to convert non-Hindus to Brahmins.
3. Theosophical Movement was founded by Annie Besant to advance theosophy.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements related to initiatives taken for emancipation of women during British era:

1. Raja Ram Mohan Roy’s effort led to passage of Hindu Widow Remarriage Act.
2. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar worked for the abolition of Sati.
3. Mahadev Govind Ranade founded the first Indian Women University in 1916.

Which of the above statements are incorrect?

Which of the following statements regarding Jyotiba Phule is/are correct?

1. Jyotiba started the Satya Shodhak Samaj (Truth Seeking Society) with the aim of securing social justice for the weaker section of society.
2. In 1885, he was honoured with the title of Mahatma.
3. He was elected as a member of Poona Municipal Committee in 1876.

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Which of the following statements regarding the belief of Brahmo Samaj is/are correct?

1. It denounced polytheism and idol worship.
2. It discarded faith in divine incarnations and transmigration of souls.
3. It took no definite stand on the doctrine of karma.

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Consider the following statements. Which of them is/are correct?

1. Swami Vivekanand is known as the first modern man.
2. Amitya Sabha was established to propagate monotheism.
3. Raja Ram Mohan Roy wanted to bring national conciousness in India.

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Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?

1. Jamnalal Bajaj : Satyagraha Ashram
2. Dadabhai Naoroji : Bombay Association
3. Syed Ahmad Khan : MAO College
4. Lala Lajpat Rai : Anushilan Samiti

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Consider the following statements regarding Theosophical Society. Which one of them is/are correct?

1. Theosophical Society was founded by M.S. Olcott.
2. The Society under Annie Besant concentrated on the revival of Hinduism.
3. The Central Hindu College at Varanasi was founded by Annie Besant.

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Consider the following statements about Prarthana Samaj.

1. The Prarthana Samaj was established in Bombay by Dr. Atma Ram Pandurang in 1867.
2. It believed in the unity of God and de-emphasised idol worship.
3. It emphasised on social reforms like inter-caste dining, inter-caste marriage, widow remarriage etc.

Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about Jyotiba Phule’s Satyashodhak Samaj:

1. It aimed at complete abolition of caste system.
2. It aimed to spread education among women and lower caste groups.
3. Phule was against Sanskritic Hinduism.
4. It also worked for religious tolerance.

Which of the above statements are TRUE?

‘Hinduism dies if untouchability lives, and untouchability has to die if Hinduism is to live.’ Who among the following persons said this statement?

Which of the following were the objectives of Indian Association formed in 1876 by Surendranath Banerjee?

1. Creation of a strong body of public opinion in the country
2. Promotion of friendly feeling between Hindus and Muslims
3. Inclusion of the masses in the great public movement of the time

Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?

In context of Wahabi movement, consider following sentences:

1. It was a revivalist movement.
2. Their vision of society was that set by Prophet Mohammad and Caliph.

Which of the above statement is/are true?

Which of the following were the social reforms subjects adopted by Prarthana Samaj?

1. Disapproval of caste system.
2. Raising the age of marriage for both males and females.
3. Widow Remarriage.

Which of the above stated subjects are correct?

Consider the following statements about Theosophical Society:

1. The Theosophical Society was founded by Helena Blavatsky and Henry Steel Olcott in USA in 1875.
2. The society did not accept the Hindu belief of reincarnations.
3. The society worked in the field of education.

Which of the above statements are correct?Codes:

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Consider the following statements:

1. The Deobandi movement advocated a notion of a composite nationalism.
2. The Wahabi movement offered the most serious and well-planned challenge to British supremacy in India from 1830’s to 1860’s.

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Dr.B.R. Ambedkar was one such leader who dedicated his entire life for the welfare of untouchables. Which of the following organizations was/were formed by him?

1. Bahiskrit Hitkari sabha 1924
2. Akhil Bharatiya Dalit Varg Sabha
3. Satya Sodhak Samaj
4. Social Service league

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Socio-Religious Reform Movements in India primarily took place in Bengal, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala and Punjab. In this context choose the correct pair.

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Who of the following leaders said, ‘no religion, no caste and no God for mankind.’?

With reference to the Socio religious reform movements in Indian society, which one of the following is correct?

With reference to Theosophical Society, consider the following statements:

1. The Theosophical Society was founded in New York (USA) in 1875 by Madam H.P. Blavatsky, a Russian lady, and Annie Besant, an American.
2. Established their headquarters at Adyar in Chennai in 1882.
3. Their main objectives were to form a universal brotherhood of man without any distinction of race, colour or creed and to promote the study of ancient religions and philosophies.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Find out the incorrect statements regarding Jyotiba Phule?

With reference to Vaikom Satyagraha, consider the following statements:

1. Periyar E.V. Ramaswamy started the movement.
2. The objective of the Satyagraha was to secure for untouchables the right to use a road near a temple at Vaikom in Kerala.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Self-Respect Movement, consider the following statements:

1. The aims of the ‘Self-Respect Movement’ were to uplift the Dravidians.
2. Aim to expose the Brahminical tyranny and deceptive methods by which they controlled all spheres of Hindu life.
3. Secular names given to new born babies.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Arrange the following socio-economic reforms of the British Period in chronological order:

1. Prohibition of Sati
2. Prohibition of Female Infanticide
3. Widow Remarriage Act
4. First Factory Act

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Consider the following statements about Paramhans Mandali:

1. Dadoba Panderung started Paramhans Mandali.
2. It was a secret revolutionary organization.
3. It was closely linked to Manav Dharma Sabha.
4. Dharma Vivechana contains the principle of this organization.

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Consider the following statements about Theosophical society:

1. Ms. Annie Besant was the founder of this society.
2. Education of masses and research into ancient religions and philosophy was the purpose of this society.
3. It contributed to the revival of Hinduism in India.

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Consider the following statements:

1. Nirankari movement called for purification of Sikhism to its original form.
2. Baba Ram Singh was the founder of Namdhari movement.
3. Akali movement aimed at purification of management of Sikh Gurudwaras.

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Which of the following statements about Raja Ram Mohan Roy is incorrect?

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The Abolition of Sati Act was passed in the year

Which category of population were primarily attracted to Socio-Religious reform movements of 19th century in its early phase?

1. Poor commoners
2. Illiterate masses
3. Intellectuals
4. Liberal princes

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Which of the following statement(s) is correct about Dayanand Saraswati?

1. He insisted upon ‘Let’s go back to the Vedas’.
2. He worked against casteism.
3. He worked against child marriage.

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Satya Sodhak Samaj was established by

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, Jyotirao Phule and Sri Narayan Guru were the social reformers who worked for the upliftment of downtrodden in India. Which of the following statements about them are correct?

1. Independent Labour Party was organised by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
2. Jyotirao Phule authored the book Gulamgiri.
3. Sri Narayan Guru led reform movement in Kerala.

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Consider the following statements about Jyotiba Phule’s Satyashodhak Samaj:

1. It aimed at complete abolition of caste system.
2. It aimed to spread education among women and lower caste groups.
3. Phule was against Sanskritic Hinduism.
4. It also worked for religious tolerance.

Which of the above statements are TRUE?

‘Hinduism dies if untouchability lives, and untouchability has to die if Hinduism is to live.’ Who among the following persons said this statement?