18Th Century Revolts And Reform - Study Mode

[#56] The founder of the 'Brahmo Samaj' was
Correct Answer

(C) Raja Ram Mohan Roy

Explanation

Solution: Raja Rammohan Roy founded brahmo samaj in Calcutta on 20 August 1828. It was more of a reformist movement of Hinduism which later got divided into adi brahmo samaj and sadharan brahmo samaj. Raja Ram Mohan Roy, one of the few 19th century reformers of Hindu society.

[#57] Which of the means adopted under Self Respect Movement? I. Violent protests against upper classes II. Undermine position of Brahmin priests by formalizing weddings without them III. Boycott of temples and places of Brahmin residence
Correct Answer

(B) Only II

Explanation

Solution: The means adopted under Self Respect Movement was to undermine position of Brahmin priests by formalizing weddings without them.

[#58] Which of the following are the innovative means used by Ishwar Chandra Vidya Sagar to bring Sanskrit education to all?
Correct Answer

(C) Both A & B

Explanation

Solution: The innovative means used by Ishwar Chandra Vidya Sagar to bring Sanskrit education to all were Devised new Bengali primer and it brought new prose style.

[#59] The sepoy mutiny of 1857 occurred during the Governor Generalship to
Correct Answer

(D) Both A and B

Explanation

Solution: The sepoy mutiny of 1857 occurred during the Governor Generalship to break priestly monopoly of scriptural knowledge(Sanskrit) and opening to non- Brahmins and Charles wood dispatch on education, influenced it towards female education.

[#60] Which of the following is not correct about Arya Samaj?
Correct Answer

(A) The Arya Samajists opposed child marriages and encouraged remarriage of widows

Explanation

Solution: Arya Samaj is an Indian Hindu reform movement that promotes values and practices based on the belief in the infallible authority of the Vedas. The samaj was founded by the sannyasi Dayanand Saraswati on 10 April 1875. Members of the Arya Samaj believe in one God and reject the worship of idols.