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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
. Which of the following factors are responsible for the reform movements took place in 19th century in India?
1. Spread of education.
2. Rising wave of nationalism.
3. Presence of colonial government.
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A lot of social evils had plagued Indian (p) society. The well-known issues are that of sati, child marriage, widow remarriage and caste discrimination. It is not that attempts were not made to fight social discrimination in pre-colonial India. They were central to Buddhism, to Bhakti and Sufi movements. Going ahead, what marked the post-colonial 19th century social reform attempts was the modern context and mix of ideas. It was a creative combination of modern ideas of western liberalism and a new look on traditional literature.
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A lot of social evils had plagued Indian (p) society. The well-known issues are that of sati, child marriage, widow remarriage and caste discrimination. It is not that attempts were not made to fight social discrimination in pre-colonial India. They were central to Buddhism, to Bhakti and Sufi movements. Going ahead, what marked the post-colonial 19th century social reform attempts was the modern context and mix of ideas. It was a creative combination of modern ideas of western liberalism and a new look on traditional literature.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
Q62. Which of the following were involved in reducing or eliminating unjust social discrimination in pre-colonial India?
1. Buddhism
2. Bhakti movement
3. Sufi movement
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Within India, social reformers from Punjab and Bengal exchanged ideas with reformers from Madras and Maharashtra. Keshav Chandra Sen of Bengal visited Madras in 1864 and Pandita Ramabai travelled to different corners of the country. Some of them went to other countries. Modern social organisations like the Brahmo Samaj in Bengal and Arya Samaj in Punjab were set up. The All India Muslim Ladies Conference (Anjuman-e-Khawatin-e- Islam) was founded in 1914. Indian reformers debated not just in public meetings but through public media like newspapers and journals. Translations of writings of social reformers from one Indian language to another took place.
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Within India, social reformers from Punjab and Bengal exchanged ideas with reformers from Madras and Maharashtra. Keshav Chandra Sen of Bengal visited Madras in 1864 and Pandita Ramabai travelled to different corners of the country. Some of them went to other countries. Modern social organisations like the Brahmo Samaj in Bengal and Arya Samaj in Punjab were set up. The All India Muslim Ladies Conference (Anjuman-e-Khawatin-e- Islam) was founded in 1914. Indian reformers debated not just in public meetings but through public media like newspapers and journals. Translations of writings of social reformers from one Indian language to another took place.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
Which of the following is/are not associated with the cause of women social reform Q.3 movements in India?
1. All India Muslim Ladies Conference
2. Arya Samaj in Punjab
3. Pandita Ramabai
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He also demonstrated that the system of polygamy without restriction was not sanctioned by the ancient Hindu Shastras.
He reconstructed the Bengali alphabet and reformed Bengali typography into an alphabet of 12 vowels and 40 consonants. He contributed significantly to Bengali and Sanskrit literature. Vidyasagar’s ‘Barna Porichoy’ is still considered a classic.
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He also demonstrated that the system of polygamy without restriction was not sanctioned by the ancient Hindu Shastras.
He reconstructed the Bengali alphabet and reformed Bengali typography into an alphabet of 12 vowels and 40 consonants. He contributed significantly to Bengali and Sanskrit literature. Vidyasagar’s ‘Barna Porichoy’ is still considered a classic.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
Which of the following statements about Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar is correct ?
1. He was a key figure of the Bengal Renaissance.
2. He took the initiative in proposing and pushing the Widow Remarriage Act 1856.
Which of the above is/are correct?
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The Bengal Renaissance refers to a socio-cultural and religious reform movement during the 19th and early 20th centuries in the undivided India’s Bengal province, though the impact of it spread to the whole of India. The Bengal Renaissance is said to have begun with Raja Ram Mohan Roy (1775-1833) and continued until the death of Rabindranath Tagore in 1941.The Renaissance was a revival of the positives of India’s past and appreciation of the impact of the Modern West, as it had emerged since the 15th century European Renaissance.
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The Bengal Renaissance refers to a socio-cultural and religious reform movement during the 19th and early 20th centuries in the undivided India’s Bengal province, though the impact of it spread to the whole of India. The Bengal Renaissance is said to have begun with Raja Ram Mohan Roy (1775-1833) and continued until the death of Rabindranath Tagore in 1941.The Renaissance was a revival of the positives of India’s past and appreciation of the impact of the Modern West, as it had emerged since the 15th century European Renaissance.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
1. The Bengal Renaissance refers to a socio- cultural and religious reform movement during the 19th and early 20th centuries in the undivided India’s Bengal province.
2. The impact of Bengal Renaissance was limited to Bengal.
3. Bengal Renaissance begun with Raja Ram Mohan Roy.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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The Arya Samaj split into two in Punjab after 1893 on the question of eating meat. The group that refrained from meat was called the Mahatma group and the one favouring consumption of meat as the Cultured Party.
Learning: Arya Samaj is a religious reform movement founded by Swami Dayananda in 1875. He promoted the Vedas. Dayananda emphasised the ideals of Brahmacharya (chastity) for priests. Dayananda died in 1883. Arya Samaj grew after his death, mainly in Punjab.
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The Arya Samaj split into two in Punjab after 1893 on the question of eating meat. The group that refrained from meat was called the Mahatma group and the one favouring consumption of meat as the Cultured Party.
Learning: Arya Samaj is a religious reform movement founded by Swami Dayananda in 1875. He promoted the Vedas. Dayananda emphasised the ideals of Brahmacharya (chastity) for priests. Dayananda died in 1883. Arya Samaj grew after his death, mainly in Punjab.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
In 1893, the split in Arya Samaj happened on the issue of
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Statement 1: In 1839, he along with his friends started the Tattwaranjini Sabha which was later renamed to Tattwabodhini Sabha.
At this time the affairs of the Samaj were being managed by the Tattwabodhini Sabha and Pt. Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar was its secretary.
In 1859 the Tattwabodhini Sabha was abolished and the propagatroy work was taken up by the Samaj-the printing press, library and other properties were made over to the Trustees of the same. Vidyasagar could not agree with the changes introduced and resigned from his post.
Statement 2: He joined the Brahmo Samaj in 1857 by privately signing the Brahmo covenant and took to studying mental and moral philosophy.
During this time in 1860, the Sangat Sabha was established-which was a society of fellow believers to promote mutual spiritual intercourse amongst its members.
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Statement 1: In 1839, he along with his friends started the Tattwaranjini Sabha which was later renamed to Tattwabodhini Sabha.
At this time the affairs of the Samaj were being managed by the Tattwabodhini Sabha and Pt. Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar was its secretary.
In 1859 the Tattwabodhini Sabha was abolished and the propagatroy work was taken up by the Samaj-the printing press, library and other properties were made over to the Trustees of the same. Vidyasagar could not agree with the changes introduced and resigned from his post.
Statement 2: He joined the Brahmo Samaj in 1857 by privately signing the Brahmo covenant and took to studying mental and moral philosophy.
During this time in 1860, the Sangat Sabha was established-which was a society of fellow believers to promote mutual spiritual intercourse amongst its members.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
. Which of these personalities were associated with Brahmo Samaj?
1. Debendranath Tagore
2. Keshub Chandra Sen
3. Pronob Bhattacharjee
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As per some commentators, Their view, at least in the early years, was that the world is created by God, and all things within it are pathways to knowledge of Brahman, the Ultimate Self, and the ultimate goal. Similarly, they saw that material wealth, if made and possessed with the correct intention-that of helping society and others- was in fact not only ethically sound, but an utter necessity for harmonious society’.
In 1859, the Sabha was dissolved back into the Brahmo Samaj by Debendranath Tagore.
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As per some commentators, Their view, at least in the early years, was that the world is created by God, and all things within it are pathways to knowledge of Brahman, the Ultimate Self, and the ultimate goal. Similarly, they saw that material wealth, if made and possessed with the correct intention-that of helping society and others- was in fact not only ethically sound, but an utter necessity for harmonious society’.
In 1859, the Sabha was dissolved back into the Brahmo Samaj by Debendranath Tagore.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
Consider the following about Tattwabodini Sabha:
1. It was a splinter group of the Brahmo Samaj.
2. It was founded by Debendranath Tagore.
3. Its main objective was to promote a rational and humanist form of Hinduism based on the Vedanta.
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Sister Nivedita met Swami Vivekananda in 1895 in London and travelled to Calcutta in 1898. Her 150th birth anniversary was celebrated recently.
Statement 1: Swami Vivekananda gave her the name Nivedita (meaning ‘Dedicated to God’) when he initiated her into the vow of Brahmacharya in 1898.
Statement 2: Nivedita had close associations with the newly established Ramakrishna Mission. However, because of her active contribution in the field of Indian Nationalism, she had to publicly dissociate herself from the activities of the Ramakrishna Mission under the then president Swami Brahmananda.
Statement 3: She started taking interest in the teachings of Gautama Buddha, Swami Vivekananda as an alternate source of peace and benediction.
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Sister Nivedita met Swami Vivekananda in 1895 in London and travelled to Calcutta in 1898. Her 150th birth anniversary was celebrated recently.
Statement 1: Swami Vivekananda gave her the name Nivedita (meaning ‘Dedicated to God’) when he initiated her into the vow of Brahmacharya in 1898.
Statement 2: Nivedita had close associations with the newly established Ramakrishna Mission. However, because of her active contribution in the field of Indian Nationalism, she had to publicly dissociate herself from the activities of the Ramakrishna Mission under the then president Swami Brahmananda.
Statement 3: She started taking interest in the teachings of Gautama Buddha, Swami Vivekananda as an alternate source of peace and benediction.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
. With reference to Sister Nivedita, consider the following statements:
1. She became the first Western woman to be received into an Indian monastic order.
2. She served as the president of Ramakrishna Mission.
3. She termed the teachings of Buddhists as anti-Vedic and regressive.
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Option (a): He was a key figure in the introduction of the Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world and is credited with raising interfaith awareness, bringing Hinduism to the status of a major world religion during the late 19th century. A disciple he Paramahamsa, championed the supremacy of Vedantic philosophy. His talk at the Chicago (USA) Conference of World Religions in 1893 made the westerners realise the of Ramakrishna importance of Hinduism.
Option (b): He was a major force in the revival of Hinduism in India and contributed to the concept of nationalism in colonial India.
Option (c): He was a devotee of Hindu Gods and Goddesses and used to meditate in the presence of idols.
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Option (a): He was a key figure in the introduction of the Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world and is credited with raising interfaith awareness, bringing Hinduism to the status of a major world religion during the late 19th century. A disciple he Paramahamsa, championed the supremacy of Vedantic philosophy. His talk at the Chicago (USA) Conference of World Religions in 1893 made the westerners realise the of Ramakrishna importance of Hinduism.
Option (b): He was a major force in the revival of Hinduism in India and contributed to the concept of nationalism in colonial India.
Option (c): He was a devotee of Hindu Gods and Goddesses and used to meditate in the presence of idols.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
Which of the following is/are correct with reference to the views of Swami Vivekananda?
1. He championed the supremacy of Vedantic philosophy.
2. He was against the idea and concept of Indian nationalism.
3. He resisted the idea of idol worship and deitifying religious figures.
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The Young Bengal movement was a group of radical Bengali free thinkers emerging from the Hindu College, Calcutta. The Young Bengals were inspired and excited by the spirit of free thought and revolt against the existing social and religious structure of the Hindu society. Derozio joined Hindu College in 1828 and within a short period attracted students. The Academic Association, established in 1828 under the guidance of Derozio, arranged discussions on subjects such as free will, free ordination, fate, faith and the sacredness of truth.
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The Young Bengal movement was a group of radical Bengali free thinkers emerging from the Hindu College, Calcutta. The Young Bengals were inspired and excited by the spirit of free thought and revolt against the existing social and religious structure of the Hindu society. Derozio joined Hindu College in 1828 and within a short period attracted students. The Academic Association, established in 1828 under the guidance of Derozio, arranged discussions on subjects such as free will, free ordination, fate, faith and the sacredness of truth.
