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QUESTION 1 OF 9
The Servants of India Society, promoting social reform through constitutional means, was founded by:
Explanation: The Servants of India Society, promoting reform through constitutional means, was founded by Gopal Krishna Gokhale.
QUESTION 2 OF 9
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar is particularly noted for his campaign supporting which social reform?
Explanation: Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar is particularly noted for his campaign supporting widow remarriage.
QUESTION 3 OF 9
The Widow Remarriage Act was passed in which year?
Explanation: The Widow Remarriage Act was passed in 1856.
QUESTION 4 OF 9
Jyotirao Phule, a prominent social reformer, is particularly known for his work advocating for:
Explanation: Jyotirao Phule is particularly known for advocating education for women and lower castes.
QUESTION 5 OF 9
The Satyashodhak Samaj, a social reform organization opposing caste discrimination, was founded by:
Explanation: The Satyashodhak Samaj, opposing caste discrimination, was founded by Jyotirao Phule.
QUESTION 6 OF 9
The Self-Respect Movement, opposing caste hierarchy and Brahminical dominance in South India, was led by:
Explanation: The Self-Respect Movement, opposing caste hierarchy in South India, was led by E.V. Ramasamy (Periyar).
QUESTION 7 OF 9
Sree Narayana Guru, a social reformer in Kerala, is particularly associated with the slogan:
Explanation: Sree Narayana Guru, a Kerala social reformer, is associated with the slogan 'One caste, one religion, one God for man'.
QUESTION 8 OF 9
B.R. Ambedkar's famous slogan for social empowerment was:
Explanation: B.R. Ambedkar's famous slogan for social empowerment was 'Educate, Agitate, Organize'.
QUESTION 9 OF 9
The Deoband school (Darul Uloom Deoband), an important Islamic seminary, was founded in which state?
Explanation: The Deoband school (Darul Uloom Deoband), an important Islamic seminary, was founded in Uttar Pradesh.
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