Q. Which of the following cannot be said to be a cardinal principle of the theosophical society?

Correct Answer

It questioned the ancient philosophies that dominated the Indian thinking

More Questions on 18th Century Revolts And Reform

  • Q. What did Raja Ram Mohan Roy actively seek reforms in?
    A)Teaching the Vedas in schools
    B)Promoting intercaste marriages
    C)Ending the practice of Sati
    D)Building more temples
    Answer: Ending the practice of Sati
  • Q. Which of the following were the ideas popularized through theosophical society I. Doctrine of trans-migration of souls II. Universal brotherhood of man III. Reincarnation and Karma, and drew inspiration from philosophy of Upanishads and samkhya, yoga and Vedanta school IV. Against foreign rule
    A)Only I and III
    B)Only III
    C)Only I, II and III
    D)All the four are correct
    Answer: Only I, II and III
  • Q. Which among the following statements is/ are not correct? I. The theosophical society preached the Aryan philosophy and religion II. It laid great emphasis on the Vedas and Upanishad. III. It considered Hinduism to be the best religion and the only means to attain salvation. IV. It called for universal brotherhood. V. The Upanishads revealed the essence of life
    A)II, II and V
    B)I, III and V
    C)Only III
    D)I and III
    Answer: Only III
  • Q. Consider the following statements related to the cause of 1857 revolt. I. It was a great disparity in salaries between the Indian and European soldiers. II. The Indian sepoys were treated with contempt by their European officers. III. The sepoys were sent to distant parts of the empire, but were not paid any extra allowance.
    A)Only II
    B)Only I
    C)Both I and II
    D)I, II and III
    Answer: I, II and III
  • 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. What did Jyotiba Phule’s Satyashodhak Samaj attempt in the last century?
    A)Attacking the caste system
    B)Saving the lower castes from hypocritical Brahmans and their opportunistic scriptures
    C)Led an antilandlord and antimahajan upsurge in Satara
    D)Seperate representation for untouchables
    Answer: Saving the lower castes from hypocritical Brahmans and their opportunistic scriptures
  • Q. Year of the Battle of Plassey is __________
    A)1657
    B)1557
    C)1757
    D)1857
    Answer: 1757
  • Q. Which of the following is considered as the main reason for division of Brahmo Samaj?
    A)Internal conflicts among Debendranath Tagore and Keshub Chandra Sen for including teachings of all religions
    B)Resolutely opposing Christian missionaries and their work against Hinduism
    C)Lack of strong propagator of views
    D)Opposition by people for disturbing traditional caste practices like abolition of sati, widow remarriage and women education
    Answer: Internal conflicts among Debendranath Tagore and Keshub Chandra Sen for including teachings of all religions
  • Q. It is said that Ishwar Chandra Vidya Sagar’s contribution to making of modern India is many sided. Which of the following aspects contribute to it?
    A)New methodology of teaching Sanskrit
    B)Farmers and depressed class upliftment
    C)Uplifting downtrodden women, abolishing child marriage , widow re marriage
    D)Both B and C
    Answer: Both B and C
  • 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. 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. 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.
    A)II and IV
    B)I and III
    C)II, V
    D)Only V
    Answer: II, V
  • 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. Which among the following names is not associated with the theosophical society?
    A)Madame Blavatsky
    B)Col. Occolt
    C)Annie Besant
    D)Bal Gangadhar Tilak
    Answer: Bal Gangadhar Tilak
  • Q. The Servants of Indian Society started by Gopal Krishna Gokhale was set up with which of the following objectives?
    A)Train national missionaries for the service of country
    B)Prepare masses for selfless cause of country and devote their lives if needed
    C)Both the above statement
    D)Reorganization of Indian society on rational principles
    Answer: Both the above statement
  • Q. Which of the following are the innovative means used by Ishwar Chandra Vidya Sagar to bring Sanskrit education to all?
    A)Brought new prose style
    B)Devised new Bengali primer
    C)Both A & B
    D)Continued the same method without any new innovation
    Answer: Both A & B
  • Q. Who was the prominent leader in Lucknow during the Revolt of 1857?
    A)Rani Laxmi Bai
    B)Begum Hazrat Mahal
    C)Kuar Singh
    D)Bahadur Shah Zafar
    Answer: Begum Hazrat Mahal
  • Q. Consider the following statement (s) related to the administrative causes of 1857 revolt. I. Deprivation of the traditional ruling classes of their luxury due to the establishment of the company’s suzerainty over the Indian states. II. Introduction of new and revenue system which snatched the land from cultivator and gave it to the moneylender or traitor. III. Lord Canning’s announcement to that Mughals would lose the title of King and be mere Princess.
    A)Only II
    B)Only I
    C)Both I and II
    D)Both I and III
    Answer: Both I and II
  • Q. Which of the following is not correct about Arya Samaj?
    A)It was founded in 1875
    B)The Arya Samajists opposed child marriages and encouraged remarriage of widows
    C)Its main motive was to promote faith in one God
    D)None of the above is correct
    Answer: The Arya Samajists opposed child marriages and encouraged remarriage of widows
  • Q. Where was Narayana Guru born?
    A)Maharashtra
    B)Kerala
    C)Bengal
    D)Punjab
    Answer: Kerala

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