Social Reform Movements
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Q. What were the outcomes of the social reform movements?
Q. Which of the following were among the objectives of the 19th century reform movements?
- Dismantling the supremacy of the priestly class
- Elimination of oppressive landlord systems in rural areas
- Eradication of caste-based discrimination
- Increasing wages for industrial workers
Q. Which of the following types of protest were prevalent across the Indian subcontinent during the 19th century?
- Protest against the growth of the English educated middle class
- Protest against inequality perpetuated through 'social evils'
- Protest against the deployment of Indian soldiers in World War I
- Protest against British economic policies in the subcontinent
Q. What were the main objectives of the 19th century social reform movements?
- Eradicating evils and superstitions prevalent in Indian society
- Securing dominion status for India under the British Crown
- Securing equal civil rights for all Indians
- Dismantling the recently established 'Oriental' institutes
Q. In which year was the Hindu Widow Remarriage Act passed?
- 1828
- 1856
- 1855
- 1850
Q. Choose the correct pairs.
- Prarthana Samaj
- Hitakarini Samaj
- A Pandurang
- Viresalingam
- Aligarh Movement
- Sir SA Khan
Q. I was born in Calcutta in 1828. I was integral to the social reform movement in the 19th century. My main goal was to generate a sense of unity in Indian society. I discarded many Hindu rituals, and condemned caste-based discrimination. I owe my life to Raja Rammohun Roy.
Who am I?
Who am I?
- Theosophical Society
- Arya Samaj
- Brahma Samaj
- Prarthana Samaj
Q. Raja Rammohun Roy was the founder of the Brahma Samaj in Bengal.
- True
- False
Q. Which of the following leaders is known as the 'Father of Modern India'?
- Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Raja Rammohun Roy
- Jawaharlal Nehru
Q. Who was the founder of the Satya Shodak Samaj?
- Sree Narayana Guru
- EV Ramaswami Naicker
- Viresalingam
- Jyotiba Phule