Q. Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati was an important Hindu religious scholar, reformer, and founder of the __________

Correct Answer

Arya Samaj

More Questions on 18th Century Revolts And Reform

  • Q. The main purpose of Brahmo Samaj for which it was set up are
    A)Criticize social evils, oppose idolatry and emphasize human dignity
    B)Purify Hinduism and to preach monotheism
    C)Both A and B
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Both A and B
  • Q. Which of the following reformer was associated with Prarthana Samaj?
    A)Bhandarkar
    B)M. G. Ranade
    C)Atmaram Pandurang
    D)Chandavarkar
    Answer: Atmaram Pandurang
  • Q. The theosophical society was marked by the close understanding of the cosmos and the mundane life. Which among the listed options is not a part of their curriculum?
    A)Salvation
    B)Divinity
    C)Means of enlightenment
    D)Mystic superstition
    Answer: Mystic superstition
  • Q. Paramahamsa Mandali primarily aimed at breaking caste rules was founded in which of the following places
    A)Kerala
    B)Maharashtra
    C)Tamil Nadu
    D)Gujarat
    Answer: Maharashtra
  • Q. Which of the following statement is not correct?
    A)Brahmo Sabha forbade idol-worship and discarded meaningless rites and rituals
    B)Rajaram Mohan Rai set up Brahmo Sabha in 1828
    C)Rajaram Mohan Rai worked to abolish child marriage
    D)Sati Pratha was abolished in 1829
    Answer: Rajaram Mohan Rai worked to abolish child marriage
  • Q. Where was Narayana Guru born?
    A)Maharashtra
    B)Kerala
    C)Bengal
    D)Punjab
    Answer: Kerala
  • Q. Which of the following legislative measures taken till 1861 regarding women rights and marriage are true? I. Permitted inter-caste marriage II. Daughter to be treated equal with son regarding inheritance III. Equal remuneration to both men and women IV. Immoral traffic of women to be illegal
    A)II and III
    B)I and II
    C)III, II and I
    D)All the above
    Answer: I and II
  • Q. Justice movement was started by? I. C. N. Mudaliar II. T. M. Nair III. P. Tyagaraja
    A)Only b
    B)Only a
    C)By both A and B
    D)All the three
    Answer: By both A and B
  • Q. Which of the following are the reasons for which Wahabi / Walliullah movement was started?
    A)Encouraging to give up puradh system
    B)Spreading education among Muslim women
    C)Reviving Muslim principles in response to western influences
    D)Propagating Quran as the only source
    Answer: Reviving Muslim principles in response to western influences
  • Q. Swami Dayanand Saraswati established the Arya Samaj in 1875 at
    A)Lahore
    B)Bombay
    C)Nagpur
    D)Ahmadnagar
    Answer: Bombay
  • Q. Which of the following reasons can be attributed to the success of Ramakrishna mission?
    A)Popularized the saying" for our own motherland a junction of both Hinduism and Islam is necessary"
    B)Focused mainly on teachings of Upanishads and Vedas
    C)Though a religious body never considered itself as a sect of Hinduism
    D)Worked for upliftment of depressed classes
    Answer: Though a religious body never considered itself as a sect of Hinduism
  • Q. Which of the following is one of the social reasons for 1857 revolt?
    A)The racial arrogance of the British created a difference between the rulers and the ruled
    B)The English could not establish any social relationship with the Indians
    C)Both A & B
    D)The company's trade policy destroyed Indian handicrafts
    Answer: Both A & B
  • Q. 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
    A)I and II
    B)Only II
    C)II and III
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Who among the following is the great disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and helped in spreading the message that there are many roads to god and salvation and service of god for man was embodiment of god?
    A)Swami Vivekananda
    B)Raja Rammohan Roy
    C)Swami Dayananda Saraswati
    D)Annie Besant
    Answer: Swami Vivekananda
  • Q. Which of the following are the main reasons for failure of Young Bengal Movement? I. Suppression by British new law II. Did not involve peasant cause III. Radicalism was bookish in character and did not develop links with masses
    A)Only II
    B)Only I
    C)Both II and III
    D)All the above
    Answer: Both II and III
  • Q. Raja Ram Mohan Roy was the founder of the__________
    A)Arya Samaj
    B)Brahmo Samaj
    C)Ramakrishna Mission
    D)Theosophical society
    Answer: Brahmo Samaj
  • Q. __________ a notable disciple of Sree Narayana Guru introduced Guru’s visions and ideals to the western world
    A)Kumaranasan
    B)Nataraja Guru
    C)Chattambi Swamikal
    D)K.Madhavan
    Answer: Nataraja Guru
  • Q. Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct related to the provision of the Treaty of Seringapatnam, signed between Tipu and Cornwallis I. Surrender of almost half of Tipu’s territories, which were to be shared among the English, the Nizam and the Marathas. II. Payment of a war indemnity of about Rs.3 crore by Tipu III. Stationing of British resident at Seringapatnam IV. Sending two of his sons by Tipu as hostages to the British camp
    A)I, II & IV
    B)I & II
    C)I & III
    D)I, III & IV
    Answer: I & III
  • Q. The original name of Swami Dayananda Saraswati was
    A)Gowri Shankar
    B)Abhi Shankar
    C)Daya Shankar
    D)Mula Shankar
    Answer: Mula Shankar
  • Q. What was the contribution of Sayyid Ahmad Khan towards education of Muslims? I. Brought translation of books to Urdu II. Founded Aligarh Muhammedan Anglo-Oriental College for spreading western sciences III. Encouraged people to send their children to schools
    A)Only I and II
    B)Only II
    C)Only I and III
    D)All the above
    Answer: All the above

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