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Theosophical society was started by whom and where, initially?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
The Theosophical Society was officially formed in New York City, United States, on 17 November 1875 by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, Colonel Henry Steel Olcott, William Quan Judge, and others.
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Which of the contributions of Ishwar Chandra Vidya Sagar made him true follower of Raja Rammohan Roy and in a way most common aspects in both of them
I. Protest against child marriage
II. Advocacy of widow remarriage
III. Campaign against polygamy
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
The contributions of Ishwar Chandra Vidya Sagar that made him true follower of Raja Rammohan Roy and in a way most common aspects in both of them were Protest against child marriage, Advocacy of widow re marriage and Campaign against polygamy.
13
Which of the following were the main aims of Satyashodhak Samaj?
I. Social service
II. Spread of education among women and lower caste
III. Complete abolition of caste system and inequalities
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
The main aims of Satyashodhak Samaj were Social service, Spread of education among women and lower caste, Complete abolition of caste system and inequalities.
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Sathya Shodak Samaj also called truth seekers society was started by which of the following reformers?
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Answer: Option B
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.
15
When was the Hindu College, Calcutta established?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
The College was formally opened on Monday, 20 January 1817 with 20 'scholars'. The foundation committee of the college, which oversaw its establishment, was headed by Raja Rammohan Roy.
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Social reforms were a major task of the theosophical society. With respect to Indian traditions and culture, which one does not find its occurrence in the societal activities?
I. Resistance to child marriage.
II. Resistance to widow remarriage.
III. Spread of education.
IV. Abolition of caste and Untouchability.
V. Accommodation of conversion in religious faith.
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Social reforms were a major task of the theosophical society. With respect to Indian traditions and culture, the one that does not find its occurrence in the societal activities are Resistance to widow remarriage and Accommodation of conversion in religious faith
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Which of the following is not correct about Prarthana Samaj?
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
This society was not against the widow remarriage. Their comprehensive reform movement has led many impressive projects of cultural change and social reform in Western India, such as the improvement of the lot of women and depressed classes, an end to the caste system, abolition of child marriages and infanticide, educational opportunities for women, and remarriage of widows.
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Which of the following statements regarding Ahmadiya Movement is/are correct?
I. Founded by Mirza Ghulam Ahmed
II. It described itself as standard bearer of Mohammedan Renaissance
III. Based itself on the principles of Brahmo Samaj
IV. Opposed jihad and worked for spreading western liberal education among Indian Muslims
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Ahmadiya Movement was founded by Mirza Ghulam Ahmed. It described itself as standard bearer of Mohammedan Renaissance. It is based itself on the principles of Brahmo Samaj. It Opposed jihad and worked for spreading western liberal education among Indian Muslims.
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Gurudevan participated in the anniversary of the Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam held at Palluruthy in__________
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Gurudevan participated in the anniversary of the Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam held at Palluruthy in 1927. It was a splendid meeting which demonstrated the sincere, devout faith of the people in Gurudevan. T. K. Madhavan was one of the chief architects of this meeting.
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The following are the lessons taught to masses i.e. Muslim women in particular
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Muslim women in particular urged the Muslims to give up medieval customs and ways of thought and behavior and removal of purdah and spread of education.