18Th Century Revolts And Reform - Study Mode

[#16] Which of the following statement is not correct?
Correct Answer

(C) Rajaram Mohan Rai worked to abolish child marriage

Explanation

Solution: Raja Ram Mohun Roy was the first one to raise his voice against the evil systems of sati, polygamy, child marriage, widow remarriage and oppression of women.

[#17] Which among the following names is not associated with the theosophical society?
Correct Answer

(D) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Explanation

Solution: Bal Gangadhar Tilak, born as Keshav Gangadhar Tilak, was an Indian nationalist, teacher, lawyer and an independence activist. He was the first leader of the Indian Independence Movement. The British colonial authorities called him "The father of the Indian unrest."

[#18] Year of the Battle of Plassey is __________
Correct Answer

(C) 1757

Explanation

Solution: The Battle of Plassey was a major battle that took place on 23 June 1757 at Palashi, Bengal. It was an important British East India Company victory over the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies.

[#19] Hyder Ali was the ruler of __________
Correct Answer

(B) Mysore

Explanation

Solution: Hyder Ali , Haidarali (c. 1720 – 7 December 1782) was the Sultan and de facto ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore in southern India.

[#20] 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
Correct Answer

(D) All the above

Explanation

Solution: Swami Vivekananda's contribution to society and educating masses is through following ways: He condemned caste system and current rituals and superstitions. He criticized for having lost touch with rest of world and for becoming stagnant and mummified. He subscribed to Vedanta which he considered fully rational system.