QUESTION 1 OF 9
The Arya Samaj, a Hindu reform movement, was founded by:
Explanation: The Arya Samaj, a Hindu reform movement, was founded by Swami Dayananda Saraswati.
QUESTION 2 OF 9
The Brahmo Samaj, an early socio-religious reform movement, was founded by:
Explanation: The Brahmo Samaj, an early socio-religious reform movement, was founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy.
QUESTION 3 OF 9
Raja Ram Mohan Roy is particularly credited with campaigning for the abolition of which practice?
Explanation: Raja Ram Mohan Roy is particularly credited with campaigning for the abolition of Sati (widow immolation).
QUESTION 4 OF 9
The Ramakrishna Mission, promoting Vedanta philosophy and social service, was founded by:
Explanation: The Ramakrishna Mission, promoting Vedanta philosophy and social service, was founded by Swami Vivekananda.
QUESTION 5 OF 9
Swami Vivekananda gained international recognition through his address at the Parliament of World's Religions held in:
Explanation: Swami Vivekananda gained international recognition through his address at the 1893 Parliament of World's Religions in Chicago.
QUESTION 6 OF 9
The Theosophical Society, which promoted Indian philosophy alongside its own doctrines, had prominent leadership from:
Explanation: The Theosophical Society had prominent leadership from both Madam Blavatsky (co-founder) and later Annie Besant.
QUESTION 7 OF 9
Annie Besant, associated with the Theosophical Society, also played a role in Indian politics through the:
Explanation: Annie Besant, associated with the Theosophical Society, also played a role in Indian politics through the Home Rule Movement.
QUESTION 8 OF 9
The Aligarh Movement, promoting modern education among Muslims, was led by:
Explanation: The Aligarh Movement, promoting modern education among Muslims, was led by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan.
QUESTION 9 OF 9
Lord William Bentinck's reign is particularly noted for administrative reforms and the suppression of which practice besides Sati?
Explanation: Lord William Bentinck's reign is noted for administrative reforms and the suppression of Thuggee, besides abolishing Sati.
More Modern Indian History topics
Arrival of Europeans & Company Rule10 QColonial Administrative & Land Policies20 QRevolt of 18578 QSocio-Religious Reform Movements9 QSocial & Caste Reform Movements9 QFormation of INC & Early Nationalism9 QPeasant & Economic Protest Movements5 QGandhian Era & Mass Movements19 QRevolutionary Movements7 Q1919-1935 Nationalist Politics & Repressive Acts14 QConstitutional Developments & Acts4 QPath to Independence & Partition6 QIntegration & Making of Independent India10 Q