GK Questions and Answers on the Personalities of Socio-religious Reform Movements
Socio-religious movements in India arises against the bigotry, superstition and the hold of the priestly class. The 19th century Socio-religious movements created a sense of pride among fellow Indians about their philosophy, science, religion and literature.
1. Who among the following popularly known as ‘Father of Modern India’?
A. Debendranath Tagore
B. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
C. Dadoba Pandurang
D. Raja Rammohan Roy
Ans: D
2. Who was the founder of Atmiya Sabha?
A. Atmaram Pandurang
B. MG Ranade
C. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
D. K Sridharalu Naidu
Ans: C
3. Consider the following statement (s) is/are related to the Swami Dyanand Saraswati.
I. He compiled selected passage from the Upanishads, which known as Brahma Dharma.
II. He started the Suddhi Movement to bring back the Hindu converted to other religions and played some role in the growth of communalism in the 20th century.
Select the correct statement (s)
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Ans: B
4. Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct about 'Theosophical Society'?
A. The literally meaning of Theosophical movement is all inclusive
B. Theosophist popularised the study of oriental classics, especially Upanishads and Bhagwat Gita.
C. Only A
D. Both A & B
Ans: D
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5. Who was the first man to advocate the concept of Swaraj?
A. Swami Dayanand Saraswati
B. Swami Vivekananda
C. HP Blavatsky
D. Annie Besant
Ans: A
6. Who was the founder of Seva Sadon in 1885 to opposed child marriage and compulsory widowhood?
A. Radhakant Deb
B. Behramii M Malabari
C. Anie Besant
D. Swami Sahajanad
Ans: B
7. Who among the followign personality is associated with 'Tahzib-al-Akhlaq'?
A. Mirza Ghulam Ahmed
B. Mohammad Qasim Nanantavi
C. Sir Sayed Ahmad khan
D. Rashid Ahmad Gangohi
Ans: C
8. Who among the following claimed himself as Messiah and the incarnation of Jesus and Krishna?
A. Mirza Ghulam Ahmed
B. Mohammad Qasim Nanantavi
C. Sir Sayed Ahmad khan
D. Rashid Ahmad Gangohi
Ans: A
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9. Which movement was popularly known as 'Periyar'?
A. Brahmo Samaj
B. Satyashodak Samaj
C. Vaikom Satygraha
D. Self-respect Movement
Ans: D
10. Consider the following statement (s) is/are related to the Deoband Movement.
I. It popularizing the teaching of the Kuran and Hadith
II. This movement initiated Jihad against foreign rule. They did not support Western education and culture. They advocated the unity of all religions.
Select the correct statement (s)
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Ans: C
In the above GK Questions and Answers enhance the reader’s knowledge on how the personalities of 19th century India reform the Indian Society from rigid religious practices, inhumane practices, superstitions, bigotry, caste system, untouchability, purdah system, sati, child marriage, social inequalities and illiteracy.
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