18th Century Revolts and Reform Quiz

(123 Question & Answers)
  • 61
    Swami Vivekananda's contribution to society and educating masses is through following ways: I. Condemned caste system and current rituals and superstitions II. Criticized for having lost touch with rest of world and for becoming stagnant and mummified III. Subscribed to Vedanta which he considered fully rational system

    • A
      Only I done clear
    • B
      Only II done clear
    • C
      Only III done clear
    • D
      All the above done clear
    FAQ
    What were Raja Ram Mohan Roy's contributions to education?
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    Through his efforts, Calcutta's Hindu College, City College, Vedanta College, and English Schools were formed. He published books in Bengali, Sanskrit, Arabic, Persian, Urdu, and English, among other languages, and made significant contributions to their growth.
  • 62
    Raja Rammohan Roy's contribution to education are: I. Assisted David Hare in setting Hindu college II. English school at Calcutta was maintained at his own cost III. Established Vedanta College which taught only western social and physical sciences

    • A
      Only III done clear
    • B
      Both II and III done clear
    • C
      Only I and II done clear
    • D
      All the above done clear
    FAQ
    What was Aligarh movement?
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    The fundamental objective of the Aligarh movement was to convince the Muslim population to learn English and modern knowledge.
  • 63
    The Aligarh Movement discouraged its supporters from joining the national movement toward the end. Which of the following factors, despite its earlier promotion of unity, led it to make this choice?

    • A
      It felt that immediate political progress was not possible and British Government couldn't be easily dislodged done clear
    • B
      Indians are educationally forward so in order to suppress them their activities need to discouraged done clear
    • C
      Gain support of British officials done clear
    • D
      National movement is waste of time so should concentrate on other works done clear
    FAQ
    Why was Ishwar Chandra awarded the title Vidyasagar?
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    Due to his outstanding accomplishments in Sanskrit studies and philosophy, he was awarded the title "Vidyasagar," which means Ocean of Knowledge, by the Sanskrit College in Calcutta.
  • 64
    What did Ishwar Chand Vidyasagar contribute most to social changes in India?

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      He ensured the widow's marriage and girl's education done clear
    • B
      Help in the abolition of Sati Pratha done clear
    • C
      Established the Brahma Samaj done clear
    • D
      He adopted 100 villages to relocate them from Andhra Pradesh to Bengal for better life done clear
    FAQ
    Who founded Brahmo Samaj in 1828?
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    The Brahmo Samaj was a Hindu monotheistic group. Through gatherings of Bengalis in Calcutta in 1828, the movement had its start. Ram Mohun Roy was the founder.
  • 65
    An organisation known as "Brahma Samaj" was established in _______ by a man named Raja Ram Mohan Roy.

    • A
      1628 done clear
    • B
      1728 done clear
    • C
      1828 done clear
    • D
      1928 done clear
    FAQ
    Where was revolt of 1857 started?
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    Widespread but ineffective rebellion against British rule in India between 1857 and 1859 is known as the Indian Mutiny, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny or the First War of Independence. Indian soldiers (sepoys) working for the British East India Company started it at Meerut, and it afterwards spread to Delhi, Agra, Kanpur, and Lucknow.
  • 66
    Which of the following social factors contributed to the 1857 uprising?

    • A
      The English could not establish any social relationship with the Indians done clear
    • B
      The racial arrogance of the British created a difference between the rulers and the ruled done clear
    • C
      Both A & B done clear
    • D
      The company's trade policy destroyed Indian handicrafts done clear
    FAQ
    What is Sepoy mutiny?
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    A mutiny occurs when a group of troops in the army refuse to obey their leaders. The First Indian War of Independence and the Sepoy Mutiny are other names for the Revolt of 1857.
  • 67
    The Brahmo Samaj is not connected to which of the following leaders?

    • A
      Debendranath Tagore done clear
    • B
      Keshab Chandra Sen done clear
    • C
      Raja ram Mohan Rai done clear
    • D
      Atma Ram Pandurang done clear
    FAQ
    Why did the Brahmo Samaj split?
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    When Keshab Chandra Sen and his followers held opinions that were more radical than those of the original Brahmo Samajists, the Brahmo Samaj split in 1866. They preached independence from the constraints of caste, custom, and scriptural authority.
  • 68
    Which revolutionary principles served as the inspiration for Henry Vivian Derozio's founding of the Young Bengal movement?

    • A
      Industrial revolution done clear
    • B
      French revolution done clear
    • C
      American Revolution done clear
    • D
      Marxian theory done clear
    FAQ
    Who was the main inspiration of the Young Bengal movement?
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    The Young Bengal Movement, a revolutionary and intellectual trend among Bengal's youth, was born. A young European lecturer at the Hindu College from 1826 to 1831 named Henry Vivian Derozio was the leader and inspiration behind this innovative movement.
  • 69
    Which of the following were the ideas popularized through theosophical society I. Doctrine of trans-migration of souls II. Universal brotherhood of man III. Reincarnation and Karma, and drew inspiration from philosophy of Upanishads and samkhya, yoga and Vedanta school IV. Against foreign rule

    • A
      Only III done clear
    • B
      Only I and III done clear
    • C
      Only I, II and III done clear
    • D
      All the four are correct done clear
    FAQ
    What is the contribution of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar?
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    In spite of fierce opposition, he petitioned the Legislative Council as the most famous advocate for Hindu widow remarriage.
  • 70
    The theosophical society was distinguished by its in-depth knowledge of both the cosmos and mundane life. Which of the following is not covered in their curriculum?

    • A
      Divinity done clear
    • B
      Salvation done clear
    • C
      Means of enlightenment done clear
    • D
      Mystic superstition done clear
    FAQ
    What was the main aim of Theosophical Society in India?
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    The Theosophical Society's Objects are as follows: to provide a foundation for the brotherhood of all humanity, which is devoid of all distinctions based on race, creed, sex, caste, or colour. To promote the study of comparative philosophy, science, and religion.
  • 71
    Which of the following statement regarding Henry Vivian Derozio are correct? I. He is an Anglo-Indian II. Was called first nationalist poet of modern India III. He taught at Hindu college and was later removed because of his radicalism

    • A
      Only I done clear
    • B
      Only I and II done clear
    • C
      Only II and III done clear
    • D
      All the above done clear
    FAQ
    Why is Derozio remembered?
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    Because he was a bold social reformer who encouraged his students to engage in free speech and challenge authority, Derozio is still remembered today. He is also recognised for creating a standard for nationalistic poetry.
  • 72
    Which of the following was Ramakrishna Paramahamsa's path to salvation?

    • A
      Gyana marg done clear
    • B
      Belief in one single god monotheism done clear
    • C
      Vedas and Upanishads are the only way to salvation done clear
    • D
      Renunciation, meditation and devotion done clear
    FAQ
    What did Ramakrishna do?
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    One of the most well-known Hindu mystics of contemporary India, Ramakrishna, held that all religions are valid routes to realising ultimate truth.
  • 73
    Which of the following British officials put down the Jhansi Revolt?

    • A
      Colin Campbell done clear
    • B
      Henry Havelock done clear
    • C
      Henry Lawrence done clear
    • D
      Hugh Rose done clear
    FAQ
    How did British suppress the revolt of 1857?
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    To put an end to the uprising, the British deployed troops. The British encircled the camps and opened fire on the adivasi leaders as they attempted to negotiate. Then they began beating and torturing individuals who had taken part in the uprising as they marched through the villages.
  • 74
    Which of the following is/are correct issues related to the Raja Rammohan Roy? I. Abolition of Sati II. Abolition of Child marriage III. Widow Remarriage

    • A
      I Only done clear
    • B
      I, II and III done clear
    • C
      I and II done clear
    • D
      II and III done clear
    FAQ
    What was abolished by Raja Ram Mohan Roy?
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    Raja Rammohan Roy, who is frequently referred to as the "Father of the Indian Renaissance," is honoured for his fight to end child marriage and the practise of sati in India.
  • 75
    During the Revolt of 1857, who served as the governor general?

    • A
      Lord Canning done clear
    • B
      Lord Irwin done clear
    • C
      Lord Lytton done clear
    • D
      Lord Willington done clear
    FAQ
    Who were the main leaders of the Revolt of 1857?
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    The three key figures in the Revolt of 1857 were Mangal Pandey, Bahadur Shah Zafar, and Rani Laxmi Bai. The rebellion was largely led by numerous other well-known independence warriors, including Nana Saheb, Tantia Tope, Man Singh, and Kunwar Singh.
  • 76
    Which of the following reforms was Raja Rammohan Roy's legislative contribution?

    • A
      Abolition of sati done clear
    • B
      Indianisation of superior services done clear
    • C
      Reduction of export duties on Indian goods done clear
    • D
      Abolition of east India company's trading rights done clear
    FAQ
    Who was the Ram Mohan Roy?
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    Raja Ram Mohan Roy was a brilliant scholar and an original thinker who founded the Brahmo Samaj, one of the first socio-religious reform groups in India.
  • 77
    Which of the following claims about Raja Ram Mohan Roy is untrue?

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      Raja Ram Mohan Roy was born in a well-to-do family in Bengal, probably in 1772 done clear
    • B
      He died in Indian in 1833 done clear
    • C
      He was given the title of Raja by the Mughal Emperor done clear
    • D
      He started the newspaper named "Sambad Kaumudi" done clear
    FAQ
    What were the main ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy?
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    Raja Ram Mohan Roy ran an anti-caste, anti-untouchability, anti-superstition, anti-alcohol campaign. He denounced child marriage, polygamy, women's illiteracy, and the inferior treatment of widows. He campaigned against the perceived flaws of his era's Hindu society.
  • 78
    Theosophical movement though not very successful helped in contributing to developments in society. Which of the following are those developments? I. Women upliftment and recognized their importance II. Provided self respect needed to fight British colonial rule III. Did not provide any contribution as they realized that they were giving false sense of pride

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      Only I done clear
    • B
      Only II done clear
    • C
      Only III done clear
    • D
      All the above done clear
    FAQ
    Who founded the Theosophical Society?
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    In 1875, Colonel Olcott and Madame H. P. Blavatsky established the Theosophical Society in New York.
  • 79
    Who promoted the idea of a single caste, single religion, and a single God for everyone?

    • A
      Mahatma Gandhi done clear
    • B
      Narayan Guru done clear
    • C
      Periyar done clear
    • D
      Swami Vivekananda done clear
    FAQ
    What was the slogan given by Narayana Guru?
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    He coined the slogan "One Caste, One Religion, One God for All" (Oru Jathi, Oru Matham, Oru Daivam, Manushyanu).
  • 80
    What was Raja Ram Mohan Roy actively trying to reform?

    • A
      Promoting intercaste marriages done clear
    • B
      Teaching the Vedas in schools done clear
    • C
      Ending the practice of Sati done clear
    • D
      Building more temples done clear
    FAQ
    What was the aim of Raja Ram Mohan Roy?
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    The situation of women in the nation was something he wanted to work on improving. His actions had a significant role in the government's decision to declare the "Sati" system illegal. He pushed for the rights of widows and denounced the "purdah system," polygamy, and child marriage.
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