Every question from this NCERT chapter, with a detailed explanation.
With reference to the social reforms initiated by Raja Rammohun Roy, consider the following statements: 1. He founded the Brahmo Sabha in Calcutta, which was later known as the Brahmo Samaj. 2. He relied exclusively on Western rationalist thought and rejected all ancient Indian texts to prove his arguments. 3. He led a campaign against the practice of Sati, which was banned in 1829. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the movement for widow remarriage in the nineteenth century: 1. Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar used ancient texts to suggest that widows could remarry. 2. The British officials opposed Vidyasagar’s suggestion and refused to pass any law permitting widow remarriage. 3. Veerasalingam Pantulu formed an association for widow remarriage in the Telugu-speaking areas of the Madras Presidency. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the spread of education among women in the nineteenth century, consider the following statements: 1. The Arya Samaj established schools for girls in Maharashtra, while Jyotirao Phule established them in Punjab. 2. In aristocratic Muslim households in North India, women were taught the Koran in Arabic by women who came home to teach. 3. The first Urdu novels were written to encourage women to read about religion and domestic management. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding women’s writings and organizations in the early twentieth century: 1. The Begums of Bhopal founded a primary school for girls at Aligarh. 2. Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain started schools for Muslim girls in Patna and Calcutta. 3. Pandita Ramabai wrote the book Stripurushtulna to criticize the social differences between men and women. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the Child Marriage Restraint Act of 1929, consider the following statements: 1. It was passed after bitter debates and struggles similar to earlier social reform laws. 2. According to the Act, no man below the age of 18 and woman below the age of 16 could marry. 3. The age limits were subsequently raised to 21 for men and 18 for women. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Prarthana Samaj: 1. It was established in Bombay in 1867. 2. It sought to remove caste restrictions and abolish child marriage. 3. It adhered to the tradition of Bhakti that believed in the spiritual equality of all castes. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Who among the following founded the Satnami movement in Central India to improve the social status of leatherworkers?
Which social reformer reinterpreted verses from the Koran to argue for women’s education?
The "Matua sect" in eastern Bengal worked primarily among which of the following groups?
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched? 1. Brahmo Samaj : Keshub Chunder Sen 2. Young Bengal Movement : Henry Louis Vivian Derozio 3. Ramakrishna Mission : Swami Dayanand Saraswati 4. Veda Samaj : Inspired by Brahmo Samaj Select the correct answer using the code given below:
With reference to Jyotirao Phule’s views on caste, consider the following statements: 1. He argued that the Aryans were foreigners who subjugated the true children of the country. 2. He claimed that the "upper" castes had no right to their land and power. 3. He proposed that Shudras and Ati Shudras should unite to challenge caste discrimination. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Satyashodhak Samaj: 1. It was founded by Shri Narayana Guru in Kerala. 2. It propagated caste equality. 3. It focused exclusively on the education of upper-caste widows. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the Temple Entry Movement led by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, consider the following statements: 1. Ambedkar led three such movements between 1927 and 1935. 2. The primary aim was to convert Dalits to Buddhism immediately. 3. Brahman priests were outraged when Dalits used water from the temple tank. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements about E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker (Periyar): 1. He was a member of the Congress but left it due to caste distinctions in seating arrangements. 2. He founded the Self Respect Movement to uphold the dignity of untouchables. 3. He was a staunch supporter of the Codes of Manu and the Bhagavad Gita. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the Paramhans Mandali, consider the following statements: 1. It was founded in Calcutta in 1840. 2. Its main objective was to work for the abolition of caste. 3. Its members were mostly people of lower castes who openly defied caste taboos. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Jyotirao Phule dedicated his book *Gulamgiri* (1873) to which of the following groups?
In the context of colonial India, the term "Madigas" refers to:
The "Dublas" of Gujarat were primarily known for:
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Veda Samaj | 1. Madras B. Singh Sabha | 2. Bombay C. Prarthana Samaj | 3. Punjab D. Brahmo Samaj | 4. Calcutta
With reference to the Young Bengal Movement, consider the following statements: 1. It was led by Henry Louis Vivian Derozio, a teacher at Hindu College, Calcutta. 2. It encouraged students to question all authority and cherish the freedom of thought. 3. It strictly adhered to the customs and traditions of orthodox Hinduism. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the Aligarh Movement, consider the following statements: 1. It was founded by Sayyid Ahmed Khan in 1875. 2. The Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College offered modern education, including Western science. 3. It aimed to revive the traditional Islamic education system and reject Western sciences. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Singh Sabha Movement: 1. The first Singh Sabhas were formed at Amritsar and Lahore in the 1870s. 2. They sought to rid Sikhism of superstitions and caste distinctions. 3. They rejected modern instruction and focused solely on Sikh teachings. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Who wrote the book Stripurushtulna criticizing the social differences between men and women?
Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain is best known for starting schools for Muslim girls in which of the following cities?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Pandita Ramabai | 1. Founded Satyashodhak Samaj B. Swami Dayanand | 2. Founded Self Respect Movement C. Jyotirao Phule | 3. Founded Arya Samaj D. Periyar | 4. Founded Widows' Home at Poona
Consider the following statements regarding the Mahar Regiment: 1. It offered employment opportunities to the Mahar people who were regarded as untouchable. 2. The father of B.R. Ambedkar taught at an army school. 3. It was disbanded by the British after the Revolt of 1857. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Periyar was a critic of which of the following texts? 1. Codes of Manu 2. Bhagavad Gita 3. Ramayana Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the following associations were formed by orthodox Hindu society in reaction to the reform movements? 1. Sanatan Dharma Sabhas 2. Bharat Dharma Mahamandal 3. Brahman Sabha Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Who among the following established the Arya Samaj in 1875 to attempt to reform Hinduism?
The Veda Samaj, established in Madras in 1864, was inspired by which other organization?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Gulamgiri | 1. Rashsundari Debi B. Stripurushtulna | 2. Tarabai Shinde C. Periyar Chintahnaikal | 3. Jyotirao Phule D. Amar Jiban | 4. Periyar
Consider the following statements regarding the response to Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar’s campaign for widow remarriage: 1. Those who were against remarriage boycotted him. 2. The movement spread to other parts of the country by the second half of the nineteenth century. 3. The number of widows who actually remarried became very high immediately after the law was passed. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following statements best describes the contribution of the social reformer Mumtaz Ali?
In which of the following places did Pandita Ramabai establish a "Widows' Home" to provide shelter to widows?
What were the minimum marriageable ages for men and women respectively, as initially prescribed by the Child Marriage Restraint Act of 1929?
Who among the following founded the Brahmo Sabha, which later developed into the Brahmo Samaj?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Rammohun Roy | 1. Leatherworkers' status B. Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar | 2. Widow Remarriage C. Ghasidas | 3. Sati D. Pandita Ramabai | 4. Upper-caste widows' misery
Consider the following statements about the Begums of Bhopal: 1. They played a notable role in promoting education among women. 2. They founded a primary school for girls at Aligarh. 3. They were critical of the Aligarh Movement. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The term "Sati" originally meant:
The practice of Sati was banned by the British colonial government in which year?
In which year was the Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act passed?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College | 1. Amritsar B. Khalsa College | 2. Calcutta C. Hindu College | 3. Madras D. Veda Samaj | 4. Aligarh
Henry Louis Vivian Derozio was the leader and inspirer of which of the following movements?
Which of the following institutions was earlier known as the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College?
Who among the following criticized the orthodoxy of Hinduism by referring to it as the "religion of the kitchen"?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Satnami Movement | 1. Ghasidas B. Matua Sect | 2. Periyar C. Self Respect Movement | 3. Haridas Thakur D. Temple Entry Movement | 4. B.R. Ambedkar
What was the primary objective of the Paramhans Mandali founded in Bombay in 1840?
Khalsa College, Amritsar was established in 1892 by the leaders of which movement?