Modern Indian History - Study Mode

[#721] In __________ , Jyotiba Phule formed the Satya Shodhak Samaj (Society of Seekers of Truth)
Correct Answer

(C) 1873

Explanation

Solution: Satyashodhak Samaj (Truth-seekers' Society) is a social reform society founded by Jyotiba Phule in Pune, India, on 24 September 1873. Its purpose was to liberate the less privileged in the then prevailing society such as women, Shudra, and Dalit from exploitation and oppression.

[#722] The Servants of India Society was founded in 1905 by
Correct Answer

(C) Gopal Krishna Gokhale

Explanation

Solution: The Servants of India Society was formed in Pune, Maharashtra, on June 12, 1905 by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, who left the Deccan Education Society to form this association.

[#723] Which of the following Acts had provision of Indian Civil Services recruitment on the basis of competitive examination?
Correct Answer

(C) Charter Act of 1853

Explanation

Solution: Charter Act of 1853 had provision of Indian Civil Services recruitment on the basis of competitive examination.

[#724] The first Shivaji festival was held at Raigarh in __________
Correct Answer

(C) 1895

Explanation

Solution: The first Shivaji festival was held at Raigarh in 1895.

[#725] Swami Vivekananda attended the World's Parliament of Religions held in Chicago in __________
Correct Answer

(C) 1893

Explanation

Solution: Swami Vivekananda represented India and Hinduism at the Parliament of the World's Religions (1893). This was the first World's Parliament of Religions and it was held from 11 to 27 September 1893. Delegates from all over the world joined this Parliament.