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18th Century Revolts and Reform Quiz

(123 Question & Answers)

  • 101
    On May 22, 1772, in the village of Radhanagar in the district of Hooghly, __________, Raja Ram Mohan Roy was born.

    • A
      Bombay done clear
    • B
      Assam done clear
    • C
      Bengal done clear
    • D
      MP done clear
    FAQ
    When was Raja Ram Mohan Roy born?
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    Ram Mohan Roy, an Indian religious, social, and educational reformer who was born in Radhanagar, Bengal, on May 22, 1772, challenged conventional Hindu culture and pointed the way forward for India.

  • 102
    The__________ gave the title "Raja" to Raja Ram Mohan Roy.

    • A
      Mughals done clear
    • B
      British done clear
    • C
      French done clear
    • D
      Dutch done clear
    FAQ
    When was the title of Raja conferred on Ram Mohan?
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    The Mughal Emperor Akbar II bestowed the title "Raja" on him in 1831.

  • 103
    Which of the following statements regarding Gyana Prasarak Mandalis or student literary and scientific societies is / are correct? I. Formed by common people to educate youth II. Had two branches Marathi and Guajarati III. Aimed to start schools for girls. IV. Organized lectures to propagate their ideas

    • A
      I and II only done clear
    • B
      I III and IV only done clear
    • C
      II and III only done clear
    • D
      II, III and IV done clear
    FAQ
    Who was the founder of Gyan Prasarak Mandali?
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    In 1848, Dadabhai Naoroji established the Gyan Prasarak Mandali. The primary goals of this project were to educate adult men.

  • 104
    The Arya Samaj's immediate success was mostly due to:

    • A
      It represented the purified form of Hinduism done clear
    • B
      It supported and worded for the cause of western education done clear
    • C
      It combined the opposition to the evil practices of Hinduism with an aggressive assertion of the superiority of the Vedic religion and Indian thought over all other faiths done clear
    • D
      It gave a call to its followers to go back to the Vedas done clear
    FAQ
    When was Swami Vivekananda born?
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    Hindu spiritual leader and reformer in India Vivekananda was born January 12, 1863, in Calcutta and died July 4, 1902.

  • 105
    Which of the following factors contributed to the Ramakrishna mission's success?

    • A
      Focused mainly on teachings of Upanishads and Vedas done clear
    • B
      Popularized the saying" for our own motherland a junction of both Hinduism and Islam is necessary" done clear
    • C
      Though a religious body never considered itself as a sect of Hinduism done clear
    • D
      Worked for upliftment of depressed classes done clear
    FAQ
    What was the main aim of Ramakrishna Mission?
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    Vivekananda established the organisation in 1897 close to Calcutta with two goals in mind: to promote the Vedic teachings as they are exemplified by the life of the Hindu saint Ramakrishna, and to better the social conditions of the Indian populace.

  • 106
    Raja Rammohan Roy and Brahma Samaj which of the following statements regarding Raja Rammohan Roy are correct? I. Considered as father of Indian renaissance II. Started Brahmo Samaj III. Set up Atmiya Sabha in Calcutta IV. Translated Vedas and five Upanishads to Bengali language

    • A
      Only II and III done clear
    • B
      I, II, III done clear
    • C
      I, II and IV done clear
    • D
      All of the above done clear
    FAQ
    What is the contribution of Raja Ram Mohan Roy?
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    Reformist religious organisations were seen by Raja Ram Mohan Roy as tools for bringing about social and political change. He established the Calcutta Unitarian Association in 1821, the Atmiya Sabha in 1815, and the Brahmo Sabha, which later evolved into the Brahmo Samaj.

  • 107
    Sri Narayana Guru Swamy initiated a programme of action called Sri Narayana Guru Dharma Paripalana yogam which took up issues regarding depressed classes, contains which of the issues? I. Encouraging inter caste marriages II. Right of admission to public schools III. Recruitment to government schools IV. Access to temples and roads

    • A
      Only II and III done clear
    • B
      I, II and III done clear
    • C
      I, II and IV done clear
    • D
      All four are correct done clear
    FAQ
    What was the slogan given by Narayana Guru?
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    He coined the phrase "One Caste, One Religion, One God for All" (Oru Jathi, Oru Matham, Oru Daivam, Manushyanu)

  • 108
    Who wrote "The First Indian War of Independence 1857–1859"?

    • A
      Karl Marx done clear
    • B
      Syed Ahmad Khan done clear
    • C
      R. Mazumdar done clear
    • D
      S. N. Sen done clear
    FAQ
    What did the book The Indian War of Independence 1857 State?
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    The Indian War of Independence, the Marathi edition of the book was outlawed in British India even before it was published because it was viewed at the time as being extremely provocative and explaining the 1857 revolt as a united and national movement of India against British tyranny.

  • 109
    Concerning the caste system, __________said the following to Narayana Guru: "The casteHindus and the low caste-Hindus are both the sons of Hinduism. The caste-Hindu is the elder brother who shoulders responsibility, and he therefore exercises certain privileges. The low casteHindu is his younger brother who is to be cared for. If the elder brother turns out to be somewhat rough and aggressive that should not make the younger brother a runaway from his mother Hinduism."

    • A
      Chattambi Swamikal done clear
    • B
      Dadabhai Naoroji done clear
    • C
      Tilak done clear
    • D
      Mahatma Gandhi done clear
    FAQ
    Who started casteism in India?
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    According to social historical theory, the caste system originated with the arrival of Aryans in India. Around 1500 BC, the Aryans came in India.

  • 110
    The Paramahamsa Mandali, which was created largely to defy caste norms, was founded in which of the following locations:

    • A
      Maharashtra done clear
    • B
      Kerala done clear
    • C
      Tamil Nadu done clear
    • D
      Gujarat done clear
    FAQ
    When and where did the Paramhansa Mandali found?
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    In Maharashtra, Paramhansa Mandali was established in 1849. The group's members held a monotheistic belief. They ate food prepared by members of lower castes and encouraged window remarriage.

  • 111
    Where did the Aravippuram movement, which is regarded as the forerunner to all south Indian socio-religious reform movements, begin?

    • A
      Tamil Nadu done clear
    • B
      Kerala done clear
    • C
      Andra Pradesh done clear
    • D
      Karnataka done clear
    FAQ
    Who started south Indian Aravippuram movement?
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    Sri Narayana Guru was revered by millions as a saint, seer, philosopher, poet, and social reformer. His many proclamations of freedom and strength included the importance of organisation and education. He supported the comparative study of all faiths and believed that the essence of all religions is the same.

  • 112
    Which of the following topics is addressed in Charles Wood's dispatch?

    • A
      Child marriages done clear
    • B
      Female education done clear
    • C
      Abolition of sati done clear
    • D
      Female infanticide done clear
    FAQ
    What was Wood's despatch?
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    A British Liberal politician named Charles Wood sent the "Wood's despatch" to Lord Dalhousie, the governor general, in 1854. It suggested dissolving the current Board of Control for Education and creating the position of Director of Public Instructions in each state.

  • 113
    When did the Brahmo Samaj divide?

    • A
      1866 done clear
    • B
      1826 done clear
    • C
      1843 done clear
    • D
      1857 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 extreme than those of the original Brahmo Samajists, the Brahmo Samaj split in 1866.

  • 114
    Narayana Guru was born in which city?

    • A
      Kerala done clear
    • B
      Maharashtra done clear
    • C
      Bengal done clear
    • D
      Punjab done clear
    FAQ
    Who is Shra Narayana Guru ?
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    In Kerala, Shri Narayana Guru was a guru and reformer who belonged to the Ezhava caste. He praised the advantages of harmony for his people. He opposed treating individuals unfairly due to caste disparities.

  • 115
    Ishwar Chandra Vidya Sagar is claimed to have made numerous contributions to the development of modern India. Which of the following elements plays a part in it?

    • A
      Farmers and depressed class upliftment done clear
    • B
      New methodology of teaching Sanskrit done clear
    • C
      Uplifting downtrodden women, abolishing child marriage , widow re marriage done clear
    • D
      Both B and C done clear
    FAQ
    What was the contribution of Ishwar Chandra?
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    He supported the elimination of social justice, the advancement of women, the legalisation of widow remarriage, and the opposition to polygamy. On December 29, 1841, he was appointed as the Head Pandit of Fort William College, which he significantly contributed to.

  • 116
    Which of the subsequent statements is untrue?

    • A
      Rajaram Mohan Rai set up Brahmo Sabha in 1828 done clear
    • B
      Brahmo Sabha forbade idol-worship and discarded meaningless rites and rituals done clear
    • C
      Rajaram Mohan Rai worked to abolish child marriage done clear
    • D
      Sati Pratha was abolished in 1829 done clear
    FAQ
    When was Sati Pratha abolished?
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    Raja Ram was well-known for his efforts to end child marriage and Sati Pratha, a Hindu burial custom in which widows were required to sacrifice themselves alongside their husbands' pyres. As a result of his tireless efforts, Sati was made illegal in 1829.

  • 117
    Which name from the list below is not connected to the Theosophical Society?

    • A
      Col. Occolt done clear
    • B
      Madame Blavatsky done clear
    • C
      Annie Besant done clear
    • D
      Bal Gangadhar Tilak done clear
    FAQ
    What was the main aim of Theosophical Society in India?
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    The Theosophical Society's Three 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.

  • 118
    The Battle of Plassey occurred in the year _______ .

    • A
      1557 done clear
    • B
      1657 done clear
    • C
      1757 done clear
    • D
      1857 done clear
    FAQ
    What was the Battle of Plassey?
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    The British East India Company, led by Robert Clive, decisively defeated the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies at the Battle of Plassey on June 23, 1757. The chief commander of Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah, Mir Jafar, defected, which allowed for the victory.

  • 119
    The Battle of Buxar occurred in year _______ .

    • A
      1764 done clear
    • B
      1767 done clear
    • C
      1784 done clear
    • D
      1864 done clear
    FAQ
    What was the Battle of Buxar?
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    The British East India Company's forces, commanded by Hector Munro, engaged the united armies of Mir Qasim, the Nawab of Bengal until 1764, Shuja-ud-Daula, the Nawab of Awadh, and Shah Alam II, the Mughal Emperor, at the Battle of Buxar on October 22 and 23, 1764.

  • 120
    Hyder Ali ruled over ________ .

    • A
      Hyderabad done clear
    • B
      Mysore done clear
    • C
      Cochi done clear
    • D
      Bengal done clear
    FAQ
    When did Hyder Ali became the ruler of Mysore?
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    Hyder Ali assumed de facto control of Mysore in the year 1763 AD. Mysore, an independent state with Serirangapatnam as its capital, was founded by him. He made an effort to fortify, organise, and discipline his Army with the aid of the French.
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