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Socio-Religious Reform — UPSC Prelims Modern History previous year questions — page 2

96 solved previous year questions on Socio-Religious Reform, papers from 1994 to 2023, drawn from State PCS, UPPCS, UPSC CSE Prelims. Each carries the printed answer key and the explanation from the source compilation.

1. #41State PCS 2013
   Which of the following is not a feature of politics of the Gandhian model?
   • AEthics
   • BReligion
   • CHumanity
   • DAuthority
   Answer: (D) Authority
   Explanation

   Option d is the correct did not believe in the legitimacy or necessity form of centralized authority or state. He said, upon an increase in the power of the State with fear because, although while apparently doing minimizing exploitation, it does the greatest harm by destroying individuality which lies at the root progress." He also said, "The State represents violence in and organized form. The individual has a as the State is a soulless machine, it can never be violence to which it owes its very existence."

2. #42State PCS 2013
   Consider the following statements: 1. The Arya Samaj was founded in 1875. 2. 'Al Hilal' was published by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. 3. Lala Lajpat Rai was not associated with the paper 'The People'. 4. The famous Presidency College (former Hindu College) of Calcutta was established by Raja Ram Mohan Roy. Of these statements
   • AOnly 1 and 2 are correct
   • BOnly 2 and 3 are correct
   • COnly 1, 2 and 4 are correct
   • DOnly 1, 2 and 3 are correct
   Answer: (C) Only 1, 2 and 4 are correct
   Explanation

   Option c is the correct 1 is correct: Arya Samaj is considered Indian Hindu reform movement that and practices based on the belief in the of the Vedas. The samaj was founded by in 2 is correct: The Al-Hila! was an Urdu founded by Maulana Abu! Kalam Azad. first edition was published in Kolkata in 1912. used as a tool for opposing the British Raj in India. also supported the Indian freedom and encouraged Indian Muslims to join the 3 is incorrect: Along with founding '.Arya its editor, Lala Lajpat Rai regularly contributed to Hindi, Punjabi, English and Urdu newspapers He took out a Weekly newspaper "People" He himself was the editor of this 4 is correct: Hindu College was established 20, 1817, in Calcutta. Raja Ram Mohan Roy, social reformer, headed its foundation committee

3. #43State PCS 2006
   Who wrote the play ''Andher Nagari Chaupat Raja"?
   • AGovardhan Ram M. Tripathi
   • BMunshi Premchand
   • CFakir Mohan Senapati
   • DBhartendu Harishchandra
   Answer: (D) Bhartendu Harishchandra
   Explanation

   Option d is the correct play "Andher Nagari Chaupat Raja" was written renowned Hindi litterateur Bhartendu satirical play, consisting of six acts, serves as a of irrational and autocratic governance portrays how such systems eventually self-destruct their own actions. Bhartendu composed this play in day for the Hindu National Theater of Banaras. highlights issues like greed, corruption, and of irrational rule

4. #44Practice set
   With reference to 'Bardoli Satyagraha', consider the following statements: 1. It was against the British decision to levy an additional tax on salt production in the region. 2. An Inquiry Committee was set up in 1928 by the British government under the leadership of Vallabhai Patel to review the issue. 3. Under the movement, Bardoli Satyagraha Patrika was brought out to mobilize public opinion in the region.How many of the statements given above are correct?
   • AOnly one
   • BOnly two
   • CAll three
   • DNone
   Answer: (A) Only one
   Explanation

   Option a is the correct answer. Statement l is incorrect: The Bardoli Satyagraha, 1928 movement led by Sardar. Vallabhai Patel for the farmers against the unjust raising of taxes. The witnessed intense politicisation after the coming on the national political scene. The in January 1926 when the authorities decided the land revenue by 30 per 2 is incorrect: A committee was set up in the Judicial officer Broomfield and the other Maxwell (Broomfield and Maxwell findings of the committee were that the increased of from the previous was unjustified and agreed to give back the confiscated land and the raise was cancelled for many 3 is correct: In February 1926, Vallabhbhai called to lead the movement. The women of Bardoli the title of "Sardar". To organise the movement, up 13 chhavanis or workers' camps in the taluqa. Patrika was brought out to mobilise An intelligence wing was set up to make

5. #45Practice set
   With reference to All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS), consider the following statements: 1. AIKS influenced the position of nationalist movement on abolition of landlordism. 2. AIKS was split on communist and noncommunist lines during the second World War. 3. The Congress manifesto for 1937 provincial elections was influenced by the AIKS agenda.How many of the above given statements are correct?
   • AOnly one
   • BOnly two
   • CAll three
   • DNone
   Answer: (C) All three
   Explanation

   Option c is the correct 1 is correct. The nationalist an ambivalent position vis-a-vis the 1945 the All-India Kisan Sabha demanded the o o k landlordism with compensation. About this time also favoured abolition "with compensation" Election Manifesto of 1946. Thus, the nationalist the issue of abolition of landlordism was influenced Sabhas in general and AIKS in 2 is correct. Because of a pro-War line the communists, the AIKS was split on communist lines during the second World War. leaders like Sahjanand, Indulal Yagnik and left the sabha because of 3 is correct. The Congress manifesto agrarian policy) for the 1937 provincial elections influenced by the AIKS agenda

6. #46Practice set
   With reference to the Bardoli Satyagraha, consider the following statements: 1. It was protest against increase in the land revenue by 30 per cent. 2. Special emphasis was placed on the mobilisation of women. 3. Mahatma Gandhi gave Vallabhbhai Patel the title of "Sardar".Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
   • A1 and 2 only
   • B1 and 3 only
   • C2 only
   • D1, 2 and 3
   Answer: (A) 1 and 2 only
   Explanation

   Option a is the correct I is correct: The Bardoli taluqa in Surat witnessed intense politicisation after the coming on the national political scene.,The off in January 1926 when the decided the land revenue by 30 per 2 is correct: Under Patel, the Bardoli to refuse payments of the revised the Government appointed an independent accepted the current amount as full payment. was placed on the mobilisation of 3 is incorrect: The women of Bardoli Patel title of not

7. #47Practice set
   With reference to Socio-Religious Reform Movements in British India, consider the following statements: 1. Keshab Chandra Sen organized a society 'Naba Bidhan' to preach a combined knowledge of Hindu philosophy and Christian theology. 2. In advocating widow remarriage and opposing child marriage, Akshay Kumar Dutt extensively sought the ancient religious scriptures. 3. Dev Samaj defended orthodox Hinduism against the teachings of Arya Samaj and Ramakrishna Mission.How many of the statements given above are correct?
   • AOnly one
   • BOnly two
   • CAll three
   • DNone
   Answer: (A) Only one
   Explanation

   Option a is the correct 1 is correct: Keshab Chandra Sen then society-Naba Bidhan, or Nava Vidhana ontinuing to preach a mixture of and Christian 2 is. incorrect: In advocating widow opposing polygamy and child marriage, Akshay did not sought ancient sanctions. His arguments based on their noticeable effects on society. depending on the scriptures, he cited medical child 3 is incorrect: Bharat Dharma Dev Samaj) of the orthodox educated Hindus a defence of orthodox Hinduism against the teachings Arya Samajists, the Theosophists, and the Whereas Dev Samaj was founded in 1887 at Shiv Narayan Agnihotri. This samaj emphasized on of the soul, the supremacy of the guru, and the good action

8. #48Practice set
   Which of the following statements is/are correct about Raja Rammohan Roy? L His efforts led to the passage of government regulation prohibiting the practice of Sati. 2. He demanded the right of inheritance and property for women. 3. His campaigns led to the abolition of opium cultivation in British India.Select the correct answer using the code given below
   • A1 only
   • B1 and 2 only
   • C2 and 3 only
   • D1, 2 and 3 13 I
   Answer: (B) 1 and 2 only
   Explanation

   Option b is the correct 1 is correct: Rammohan was a against the inhuman practice of sati. He anti-sati struggle in 1818 and he cited sacred texts his contention that no religion sanctio.ned the of widows, besides appealing to humanity, reason His efforts were rewarded by the a Regulation in 1829 which declared the practice punishable by the 2 is correct: As a campaigner for women's condemned the general subjugation of women prevailing misconceptions which formed the according an inferior social status to women. Roy and the degraded state of widows and right of inheritance and property for 3 is incorrect: He did much to disseminate of modern education to his countrymen. In 1825, a Vedanta college where courses in both and Western social and physical sciences However, he never led any campaigns on opium cultivation. Important Tips Raja Rammohan Roy established the Brahmo Samaj at Calcutta

9. #49Practice set
   In context of modern history of India, which of the following principles/ teachings are associated with the Arya Samaj Movement? 1. It envisaged a classless and casteless society. 2. It believed in the infallibility of the Vedas. 3. It promoted the belief on one universal God. 4. It believed that salvation can be achieved through worship of God.Select the correct answer using the code given below
   • A1 and 2 only
   • B1, 2 and 3 only
   • C2, 3 and 4 only
   • D1, 2, 3 and 4
   Answer: (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
   Explanation

   Option d is the correct 1 is correct: Arya Samaj's vision of India classless and casteless society, a united India and nationally), an India free from foreign rule Aryan religion being the common religion of 2 is correct: The primary mission of the Arya to eradicate Ignorance (Agyan), Indigence or and Injustice (Anayay) from this earth. It the infallibility of the Vedas. The four Vedas, Veda, Sam Veda and Atharva Veda, are the Source 3 is correct: Arya Samaj believes in One God, the name of "Om", who is source of all Intelligence Merciful and Just. It believed that all the are but different aspects of the one universal promoting Monotheism. The objective of is to promote physical, and social well-being 4 is correct: According to Arya Samaj, one can through the worship of God. Important Tips Dayanand Saraswati was an Indian philosopher, a self taught man and a social leader. He founded th

10. #50Practice set
    Consider the following pairs: 1. Faraizi Aimed at the eradication Movement of social innovations or Un-Islamic practices among tlie Muslims 2. Ahmadiyya Its objective was Movement propagating pure teachings of the Quran and keeping alive the spirit of jihad. 3. Deoband Based on the principles Movement of universal religion of all humanity, opposing jihad and spreading western liberal education among the Muslims.How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (A) Only one
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct 1 is correctly matched: The movement, also called Movement because of its emphasis on the of faith, was founded by Haji Shariatullah in scene of action was East Bengal, and it aimed at of social innovations or un-Islamic among the Muslims of the region and draw to their duties as Muslims. Under the leadership son, Dudu Mian, the movement became 1840 2 is incorrectly matched: The Ahmadiyya the Brahmo Samaj, focussed on the principles religion of all humanity, opposing jihad against non-Muslims). The movement spread education among the Indian Muslims. They separating the mosque from the State as well as in and 3 is incorrectly matched: The Deoband organised by the orthodox section among the as a revivalist movement with the twin objectives pure teachings of the Quran and Hadis and keeping alive the spirit of jihad against rulers. Important Tips The Aligarh Movement

11. #51Practice set
    Consider the following statements regarding Swami Vivekananda: 1. He authored a book titled "Women of India". 2. He founded Ramakrishna Mission to preach ideas of his guru Ramakrishana Paramhamsa.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    • A1 only
    • B2 only
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct 1 is correct: Vivekananda wrote a book of India to describe the contemporary position women in 2 is correct: The Ramakrishna Mission is religious and spiritual organization that is at of the Ramakrishna Movement, also known as Movement. The mission was created on by Ramakrishna Paramhamsa's follower Swami Vivekananda, and is named inspired by the Indian spiritual Guru The organization primarily promotes a Hindu philosophy, as well as four yogic Bhakti, Karma, and Raja yoga. Important Tips Some other books written by Swami Vivekananda: Raja-Yoga, Karma Yoga: The Yoga of Action, Meditation and Its. Methods, Jnana-Yoga, Vedanta: Voice of Freedom, My India: The India Eternal, Powers of The Mind, Essentials of Hinduism, Living at the Source, My Idea of Education, Work and Its Secret, Steps to Realisation, To the Youth of India, Pearls of Wisdom, Life after Death, The E

12. #52Practice set
    Students' Literary and Scientific Society was founded by
    • AHenry Vivian Derozio
    • BDadabhai Nauroji
    • CSwami Vivekananda
    • DJyotirao Phule
    Answer: (B) Dadabhai Nauroji
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct 1848, several educated young men formed the and Scientific Society, which had two branches, and the Marathi Dnyan Prasarak Mandalis. organized lectures on popular science and One of the aims of the society was to start the education of women. Founders were Behramji Khursedji, Vinayak Harichand

13. #53Practice set
    Consider the following pairs:William Abolition of Sati Bentinck 2. Lord Dalhousie Age of Consent Act 3. Lord Hardinge I Widow remarriage actHow many of the above given pairs are correctly matched?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (A) Only one
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct Bengal Sati Regulation which banned the Sati all jurisdictions of British India was passed on December by the then Governor-General Lord William The regulation described the practice of Sati to the feelings of human relentless efforts of a Parsi reformer, B.M. rewarded by the enactment of the Age of Consent which forbade the marriage of girls below the age of

14. #54Practice set
    With reference to the reforms taken by Raja Ram Mohan Roy, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. He established Vedanta college in which courses in western social and physical sciences were offered. 2. The religious practices in Brahmo Samaj were free from Hindu ceremonialism. 3. He laid the foundation of central Hindu college in Banaras. 4. He was associated with the formation of Bangabhasha Prakashika Sabha.Select the correct answer using the code given below
    • A1 and 2 only
    • B2, 3 and 4 only
    • C1, 2 and 3 only
    • D3 and 4 only
    Answer: (A) 1 and 2 only
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct 1 is correct. Raja Ram Mohan Roy college in 1825 in which courses in both and western social and physical sciences is correct. The religious practices in were free from Hindu The tried to incorporate of other religions its emphasis on human 3 is incorrect. lle supported David Hare's found the Hindu college in Calcutta in 1817 college in Benaras was established by Annie 1898, Statement 4 is incorrect. The wa,s formed in 1836 by associates of Rammohan Roy

15. #55Practice set
    He made the efforts for the emancipation of widows in western India. He himself married a widow in 1893. He dedicated his life to the upliftment of Hindu widows and became the secretary of the Widow Remarriage Association. He opened a widows' home in Poona to give the high caste widows an interest in life by providing them with facilities for vocational training. Identify the person from the description given in the above paragraph
    • AVishnu Shastri Pandit
    • BIshwar Chandra Vidyasagar
    • CBehramji Malabari
    • DDhondo Keshav Karve
    Answer: (D) Dhondo Keshav Karve
    Explanation

    Option dis the correct Karve was a social reformer in India in the field welfare. He advocated widow remarriage himself married a widow. He made the efforts for of widows in western India. He a widow in 1893. He dedicated his life to of Hindu widows and became the secretary Widow Remarriage Association. He opened a in Poona to give the high caste widows by providing them with facilities for vocational m

16. #56Practice set
    "It was a movement said to be revivalist in form though not in content. It was first set up at Bombay in 1875 and later the headquarter was shifted to Lahore. Its vision of India included a classless and casteless society and an India free from foreign rule. It encouraged inter-caste marriages, widow remarriages and status women." Which of the following options best suits the above description?
    • AArya Samaj
    • BPrarthana Samaj
    • CDharma Sabha
    • DBrahma Samaj
    Answer: (A) Arya Samaj
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct by Swami Dayanand Saraswati, the.. was revivalist in form and reformist in nature. was formally set up at Bombay in 1875 headquarter was shifted to Lahore. Its vision a classless and casteless society and an India foreign rule. It believed in the supremacy of the Ve but also individual interpretation and elements like idolatry, untouchability, etc. It women equality and welfare

17. #57Practice set
    He was the founding member of the Congress and a leading figure in the Indian Social Conference. He founded Poona Sarvajanik Sabha with the aim of serving as a bridge between the government and the people. In 1893, he became a judge of the Bombay High Court. He worked for improving the status of women and promoted the idea of widow remarriage. Which of the following social reformer has been described above?
    • AMahadev Govind Ranade
    • BGopal Krishna Gokhale
    • CR.C Dutt
    • DGopal Ganesh Agarkar
    Answer: (A) Mahadev Govind Ranade
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct Govind He was a founding member of the Ranade was also an early member of the Samaj (Prayer Society). Ranade believed in improving the status of women and promoted the idea of widow remarriage He founded the Indian Social Conference along with Raghunath Rao to focus attention on the social issues of By 1893, Ranade had become a judge of the Bombay High For him, economic development meant prioritising industry and commerce over agriculture

18. #58Practice set
    With reference to the Prarthana Samaj, consider the following statements: 1. The samaj was more concerned with religious reforms. 2. The samaj claimed to be the continuation of Bhakti movement. 3. It advocated for raising the age of marriage for both males and females.How many of the above given statements are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (B) Only two
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct 1 is incorrect. In 1867, Keshab Chandra Atmaram Pandurang found the Prarthana Samaj On the whole, the samaj was more concerned reforms than with 2 is correct. The Prarthana Samaj tried to from the Indian sources. In fact, the itself as a continuation of the Bhakti movement. is correct. Raising the age of marriage for females was one of the four-point social Prarthana Samaj. Other agendas included disapproval stem, education and widow Solution Option d is the correct India Women's Conference, National Council of India and Women's India Association articulated in favour of raising of the age for marriage before the M.V. Joshi Committee (Age of in Solution Option d is the correct G Ranade was associated with all the given The Poona Sarvajanik Sabha (1870) was founded in Poona by the new intelligentsia with M. G. Ranade as its guidfji'g force. It demanded Indian repre

19. #59Practice set
    With respect to Ramakrishna Mission, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It was founded by Sri Ramakrishna Parmahansa. 2. Parmahansa sought salvation through renunciation, meditation and bhakti. 3. Just like Arya Samaj it also. criticized idol worship. 4. It did not consider itself as a sect of Hinduism.Select the correct answer using the code given below
    • A1 and 3 only
    • B2 and 4 only
    • C2, 3 artd r
    • D1, 2, 3 and 4
    Answer: (B) 2 and 4 only
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct 1 is incorrect: Ramakrishna mission by Swami Vivekananda in 1897 with Belur near 2 is correct: Ramakrishna Parmahansa through traditional ways of and bhakti. He recognised the of all 3 is incorrect: Arya Samaj believed in one rejected the worship of idols. Unlike Arya Mission recognized the utility and value and idol 4 is correct: One of the strong reasons for of Ramakrishna mission was that it did not as a sect of Hinduism

20. #60Practice set
    Consider the following statements in the context of Bharat Stree Mahamandal: 1. The organisation was founded by Ramabai Ranade. 2. It aimed at improving the status of woman. 3. It strived for the enactment of, Equal Remuneration Act.How many of the above given state.q.-ients are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • Btwo
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (A) Only one
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct 1 is incorrect. Bharat Stree Mahamandal by Sarala Devi Chaudhurani in Allahabad It is considered as the first major Indian set up by a 2 is correct. The objectives of Bharat included promotion of education for of the purdah system and improvement in and political status of woman all 3 is incorrect. All India Women's strived for the enactment of Equal Act. All India Women's Conference (AIWC) was founded Cousins in 1927. The AIWC worked towards reforms before and after India's independence

21. #61Practice set
    In with David Hare and Alexander Duff, who of the following established Hindu College at Calcutta?
    • AHenry Louis Vivian Derozio
    • BIshwar Chandra Vidyasagar
    • CKeshab Chandra Sen
    • DRoy
    Answer: (D) Roy
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct Rammohan Roy, in collaboration with David Hare Duff, established the Hindu College at 1817. The foundation committee of the college, its establishment, was headed by Raja Ram The control of the institution was vested in a body Governors and four Directors

22. #62Practice set
    Consider the following pairs: 1. Prarthana Dayanand Saraswati Samaj 2. Radhaswami Movement Shiv Dayal Saheb 3. Dev Samaj Shiv N AgnihotriHow many of the above given pairs are correctly matched?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (B) Only two
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct 1 is incorrectly matched. Prarthana Samaj by Dadoba Pandurang and his brother in 1867 with the help of Keshub Chandra Govind Ranade joined it in 2 is correctly matched. Radhaswami Movement by Tulsi Ram, also known as Shiv Dayal 1861. The Radhaswamis believe in one supreme of the guru, a company of pious people (satsang) and a simple social 3 is correctly matched. Dev Samaj was founded in Lahore by Shiv Narayan Agnihotri (1850- 1927). It was and social reform society. The society the eternity of the soul, the supremacy of the guru, need for good action

23. #63Practice set
    With reference to Tattvabodhini Sabha, consider the following statements: 1. It studied India's past with a rational outlook. 2. One of the aims of the Sabha was to propagate Rammohan Roy's ideas. 3. It was closely associated with the Prarthana Samaj in Maharashtra.How many of the above given statements are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (B) Only two
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct I is correct. Debendranath Tagore founded Sabha in 18.39. The Sabha started its Tattvabodhini Patrika in Bengali. Its main the systematic study of India's past with a 2 is correct. Debendranath Tagore was with Rammohan Roy and was highly Roy's ideas on religious and social reforms. Hence, one aims of the Tattvabodhini Sabha was to propagate 3 is incorrect. Tattvabodhini Sabha was the Brahmo Samaj in 1859, while the Prarthana formed later in 1867

24. #64Practice set
    The society was formed in 1864 by K Sridharalu Naidu to fight the causes of Brahmo Samaj in South India. It worked to abolish caste distinctions and promote widow remarriage. The members of the society believed in one God and condemned the superstitions and rituals of orthodox Hinduism. Identify society
    • AArya Samaj
    • BPrarthana Samaj
    • CDev Samaj
    • DVeda Samaj
    Answer: (D) Veda Samaj
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct Samaj was founded in 1864 by K Sridharalu Keshab Chandra Sen. The movement was inspired the causes of Brahmo Samaj in South India. It worked caste distinctions and promote widow women's education. The members of the in one God and condemned the superstitions of orthodox Hinduism

25. #65Practice set
    With reference to Dharma Sabha, consider the following statements: 1. It was founded by Keshab Chandra Sen. 2. It opposed the abolition of sati 3. It favoured the promotion of Western education for girls.How many of the above given statements are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (B) Only two
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct Deb (not Keshub Chandra Sen) Sabha in 1830. It was an orthodox society no changes in the cultural and religious even opposed the abolition of sati. Although an Dharma Sabha favoured the promotion of even for girls

26. #66Practice set
    I shwar Chandra Vidyasagar was associated with which of the following reforms? 1. Widow remarriage 2. Fight against child marriage 3. Education for women 4. Opposition to polygamySelect the correct answer using the code given below
    • A1 and 4 only
    • B1, 2 and 3 only
    • C1, 2 and 4 only
    • D1, 2, 3 and 4
    Answer: (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct 1 is correct. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar started in support of widow remarriage which legalization of widow 2 is correct. He was also a crusader against and 3 is correct. He did much for the cause of As government inspector of schools, he many girls' schools. As secretary of Bethune was one of the pioneers of higher education for 4 is correct. Vidyasagar campaigned polygamy. In the Vidyasagar wrote critiques of polygamy, arguing to the since polygamy was not sanctioned by the sacred could be no objection to suppressing it by legislation

27. #67Practice set
    With regards to Raja Ram Mohan Roy, which of the following statemertts are correct? 1. Ram Mohan Roy receive cl the title "Raja'' from the Mughal Akbar II. 2. He co-founded "Calcutta Unitarian Society". 3. He believed in social equality of all men and women.Select the correct answer from the options given below
    • A1 and 2 only
    • B1 and 3 only
    • C3 only
    • D1, 2, and 3
    Answer: (D) 1, 2, and 3
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct 1 is correct. The Mughal Emperor Akbar Shah sent Ram Mohan Roy as an ambassador to Britain him the title 2 is correct. The Calcutta Unitarian jointly founded by William Adam and Rammohan September 1821. The association sought to bring people for the promotion of religious social reform among 3 is correct. Rammohun Roy believed and scientific approach, human dignity and of all men and women. He opposed the women and their inferior status in society. He rights for women

28. #68Practice set
    Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Native (Civil) Marriages Act,1872 gave legal status to marriages performed according to Brahmo Samaj rites.: 2. The Tattvabodhini Sabha emphasized on indigenous language and culture. 3. The Rehnumai Mazadayasan Sabha was founded by Dadabhai Naoroji.Select the correct answer from the options given below
    • A1 only
    • B1 and 2 only
    • C3 only
    • Di; 2 and 3
    Answer: (D) i; 2 and 3
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct 1 is correct. In 1872, the Government Native (Civil) Marriages Act legalizing according to Brahmo Samaj 2 is correct. The Tattvabodhini Sabha by Debendranath Tagore which emphasized language and 3 is correct. The Rehnumai Mazadayasan founded by Naoroji Furdonji, Dadabhai Naoroji, and S.S. Bengalee. It was a religious association modernization of the Parsi religion

29. #69Practice set
    Which of the following statements are correct regarding social reform movements in Maharashtra? 1. Student's Literary and Scientific Society organized lectures on popular science and social questions. 2. Savitri Bai Phule wrote a poem titled "Go, get education" to encourage the people 3. Vishnu Shastri Pandit founded the Widow Remarriage Association in the lSelect the correct answer from the options given below
    • A1 and 2 only
    • B2 and 3 only
    • C1 and 3 only
    • D1, 2 and 3
    Answer: (D) 1, 2 and 3
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct 1 is correct. In 1848, educated young men founded the Student's Literary and The society organized lectures on popular social questions and aimed to start schools for of 2 is correct. The notable works of include Kavya Phule, Bavankashi Subodh also the poem titled "Go, get 3 is correct. Vishnu Shastri Pandit founded Remarriage Association in the

30. #70Practice set
    Consider the following statements with respect to the Ramakrishna movement: 1. The mission was against the image and idol worship. 2. It sought salvation through modern ways of rational thinking and scientific inquiry. 3. It believed in Vedanta principles which was recognized as fully rational system. 4. The mission did not consider itself to be a sect of Hinduism.How many of the above given statements are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • COnly three
    • DAll four
    Answer: (B) Only two
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct answer. The Ramakrishna Mission was founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1897 who used it for humanitarian relief and social work. The mission worked for both religious and social reforms. Statement 1 is incorrect. The Ramakrishna Mission recognised the utility and value of image worship in developing spiritual fervor and worship of the eternal omnipotent God. However, it emphasised on the essential spirit and not the symbols or rituals. Statement 2 is incorrect. The mission sought salvation through traditional ways of renunciation, meditation and bhakti amidst increasing westernisation and modernisation. He recognised the fundamental oneness of all religions and emphasised that Krishna, Hari, Ram, Christ, Allah are different names for the same God. Statement 3 is correct. The Ramakrishna Mission subscribed to the Vedanta which Swami Vivekananda considered a fully rati

31. #71Practice set
    With reference to the impact of socio religious reform movements of the 19th century India, consider the following statements: 1. It created a renewed sense of self-respect and pride among Indians. 2. It resulted in widespread acceptance of widow remarriage all over India. 3. It resulted in banning the marriage of girls below eighteen years of age.How many of the above given statements are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (A) Only one
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct socio religious reform movements managed to the liberation of the individual from to exploitation by the priests and other movements emphasised the human intellect's capacity and 1 is correct: These reform movements purge society and religions of medieval practices. This removed the avenues for to taunt Indians on the inferiority of their civilization. Thus, Indians felt a new sense of self respect which helped them shake off the colonial had led them to accept slavery. They began to British and believe that they could be defeated and 2 is incorrect: Despite the hard work of many reformers like Ishwar Chandra Saraswati and organisations like Brahmo reality, only a handful of widow remarriages took wider Indian society did not accept it readily at and took a long time to come to terms with this In Madras Presidency for example, by the widow remarriages had taken 3

32. #72Practice set
    With reference to modern Indian history consider the following statements: Assertion (A): The struggle of the nationalist leaders to abolish untouchability was not very successful during the British Rule. Reason The British government did not want to weaken its position in India by antagonising loyalist reactionary elements of the ruling class. Select the correct option using the code given below
    • ABoth A and Rare true and R is the correct explanation of A
    • BBoth A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
    • CA is true but R is false
    • DA is false but R is true
    Answer: (A) Both A and Rare true and R is the correct explanation of A
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct (A) is frue: Caste is a very of and has remained so for years; were many developments in the modern education, destruction of isolated village urbanisation, reservation policy etc diminish the caste barriers, yet it did not and even until independence and was practised widely in (R) is true: The Britishers were generally their desire to rule India by reactionary elements society loyal to them like the Native Princes, the landed aristocracy, communalists, the British generally tried to appease these and use them against the middle and who were R is.fhe correct explanation of A: Although the did introduce some socially progressive ofconsent Act, reservation for depte classes etc, their main aim was smooth administration of India under their rule to exploit Indian resources for their benefit. Since reactionary elements like Princes, zamindars were vestiges of medieva

33. #73Practice set
    'Anjuman-i-Mohisban-i-Watan' was a secret society formed to support the agitations against the Punjab Land Colonisation Bill. Who among the following personalities is the founder of this secret society?
    • ASyed Haider Raza
    • BAjit Singh
    • CNawab Mohsin-Ul-Mulk
    • DBhagat Singh
    Answer: (B) Ajit Singh
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct 1907 Punjab unrests were a period of unrest in Indian province of Punjab, centered on the bill, which was implemented in 1906. to Colonization bill, Ajit singh formed a known by the name Important Tips The Colonization Bill provided the transfer of a person's property to the government after his death if he had no heirs. The government could sell the property to any public or private developer. This was utterly contrary to the social conditions in the region, and thus it was rejected by all parties. During this time, there were widespread protests, which culminated in Ajit Singh's deportation

34. #74Practice set
    Consider the following Statements about Shyamji Krishna Verma: 1. He taught Sanskrit at Oxford University. 2. He was the first President of Bombay Arya Samaj. 3. His revolutionary activities were based in Germany.How many of the statements given above are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (B) Only two
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct 1 is Correct: Shyamji Krishna Varma was 1857 in modern-day Gujarat. He completed his India, before moving on to teach Sanskrit at the 2 is Correct: He became the first President Arya Samaj. He was an admirer of and he inspired Veer Savarkar who was a India House in London. He also served as the Diwan of ofstates in 3 is Incorrect: His revolutionary adivities in Britain. In 1905 an Indian Home Rule House' was established as a Centre for Indian journal 'The Indian Sociologist' was also established in 1905. Important Tips A memorfal called Kranti Teerth dedicated to him was built and inaugurated in 2010 near Mandvi. Spread over 52 acres, the hlemorial complex houses a replica of India House building at Highgate along with statues of Varma and his wife

35. #75Practice set
    Promotha Mitra, Barindrakumar Ghosh and J.atindranath Bannerji are known for founding whith of the following
    • AAnushilan Samiti in Calcutta
    • BUnitarian Committee
    • CI Indian Association of Calcutta
    • DBritish India Society
    Answer: (A) Anushilan Samiti in Calcutta
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct Mitra, Barindrakumar Ghosh, founded the Anushilan Samiti in Calcutta. physical exercise group, which was actually used as society for anti-British revolutionaries. Important Tips The Calcutta Unitarian Committee, jointly founded by William Adam and Rammohun Roy in September 1821, sought to bring together prominent Brahmins who were friends of Roy's and supporters of his agenda for the promotion of religious monotheism and social reform. The Indian Association of Calcutta was founded by Surendranath Banerjee and Ananda Mohan Bose in 1876. By 1886, this association was merged with the Indian National Congress. The Bengal British India Society was founded in 1843 by the combined efforts of George Thompson, Dwarkanath Tagore, Chandra Mohan Chatterjee, and Parmananda Maitra. It was founded on the advice of George Thompson. He was brought to India from England by Dwarka

36. #76Practice set
    With reference to the Pagri Sambhaal Movement of 1907, consider the following statements: I. Sir Chotu Ram was the founder of the Pagri Sambhaal Movement. 2. It was mainly a farmers' agitation with a demand to certain laws related to agriculture. 3. The agitation remained non-violent throughout its existence.How many of the above given statements are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (A) Only one
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct 1 is incorrect. Ajit Singh, uncle of Bhagat Singh, was the founder of the Pagri of 2 is correct. Pagrhi Sambhaal Jatta was a agitation that forced the British government to laws related to agriculture in 1907. The three farm related acts at the centre of the storm in 1907 were the Alienation Act 1900, the Punjab Land Colonisation and the Doab Bari 3 is incorrect. The agitation couldn't The agitation became violent after was booked for sedition after his speech at a in on April 21, 1921. There were riots Gujranwala, Lahore, etc. British personnel mud was flung at them, offices and burnt, telegraph poles and wires cut

37. #77Practice set
    What was/were the reason( s) behind Muslim League signing the Lucknow Pact of 1916? 1. Britain's refusal to help Turkey in the Balkans Wars. 2. The refusal of the British to set up the Aligarh Muslim University with powers to affiliate colleges. 3. Goal of self-government.Select the correct answer using the code given below
    • A1 only
    • B1 and 3 only
    • C2 and 3 only
    • D1, 2 and 3
    Answer: (A) 1 only
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct 1 is incorrectly matched: Delhi P'roposal were a set of 4 demands formulated by Muslim League'in their Delhi in 1927. They wanted these to be included in the joint constitutional that formulated in the Nehru Report in response to by British in the aftermath of the protest Simon 2 is matched: Delhi Pact also known as was an agreement between Viceroy behalf of British government and Gandhiji on behalf It was the list of conditions which wen: ready to fulfil in exchange for a of the Civil Disobedience Movement. It on February 14th, 3 is incorrectly matched: Delhi Manifesto was a demands put forth by selected nationalists in were the conditions which they wanted the British to before they agreed to attend the first round regarding the constitutional future of India

38. #78Practice set
    Consider the following statements with reference to Satish Chandra Mukherji: 1. Satish Chandra Mukherji through his 'Dawn Society' promoted an education system under indigenous control. 2. He managed the publication of 'Young India' following the Mahatma Gandhi's arrest in 1922. 3. He provided for an alternate system of higher studies by founding 'Bhagavat Chatuspathi'.How many of the above given statements are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (C) All three
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct answer. Statement 1 is correct. Satish Chandra Mukherji through his Dawn Society promoted an education system under indigenous control. In 1902 he organised the "Dawn Society" of culture, to protest against the Report of the Indian Universities Commission, representing the inadequate university education imposed by the Government to fabricate clerks for the merchant offices. "The cry for thorough overhauling of the whole system of University education was in the 1889, he formulated the scheme for national education. Statement 2 is correct. Following Mahatma Gandhi's arrest in 1922; Satish Chandra Mukherji spent two months at the Sabarmati Ashram helping in the management and publication of Young India. Statement 3 is correct. Satish Chandra's intense religious temperament laid emphasis on the study of Hindu life, thought and faith. He joined the Presidency College

39. #79Practice set
    Who among the following was appointed by the Bombay Legislative Council to work with the Simon Commission in 1928?
    • AC. Rajagopalachari
    • BM.N. Roy
    • CTej Bahadur Sapru
    • DB. R Ambedkar
    Answer: (D) B. R Ambedkar
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct B. R Ambedkar was appointed by the Bombay to work with the Simpn Commission. He argued adult franchise/for both males and females provincial autonomy in the provinces and dyarchy centre. On behalf of the Bahishkrita Hitakarini submitted a memorandum on the rights and for the depressed classes. He demanded of the depressed classes and representation same basis as the Mohammedan minority

40. #80Practice set
    The Bardoli Resolution of Congress Working Committee was associated with
    • AWithdrawal of Non-Cooperation movement
    • BAdoption of resolution on Economic Programme
    • CEstablishment of National Planning Committee
    • DAttainment of Purna Swaraj to be the goal of Congress
    Answer: (A) Withdrawal of Non-Cooperation movement
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct the First World War, Berlin became an for Indian nationalist and revolutionary 1 is incorrect. Berlin Committee for was established in 1915 by Lala Hardayal and others Plan. This organisation was established aim to promote the cause of Indian Independence. beginning the organisation was called the Later, this Berlin-Indian Committee played part in the Hindu-German 2 is correct: Revolutionaries aimed to Indian settlers abroad to send volunteers and arms It mainly aimed to incite rebellion among there to organize an armed invasion of to liberate the 3 is correct: The committee is also known spread missions to Istanbul, Persia, Baghdad, to work among Indian troops and Indian war and to incite rebellion among Indian troops there organize an armed invasion of British India to country. One mission under Raja Mahendra Barkatullah and Obaidullah Sindhi went to Kabul a Pro

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