Women in Indian Christian Movement

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the significant contributions of women in the Indian Christian movement. It covers various aspects of their involvement, including leadership, social reform, education, and more.
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Who is considered as the first Indian woman to become a Christian?

  1. Mary Magdalene

  2. Sarah Chapman

  3. Pandita Ramabai

  4. Margaret Wilson


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sarah Chapman, a Tamil woman from Tranquebar, was baptized in 1701, making her the first Indian woman to convert to Christianity.

Which Indian woman played a crucial role in the establishment of the Madras Bible Society?

  1. Margaret Wilson

  2. Pandita Ramabai

  3. Mary Magdalene

  4. Annie Besant


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Margaret Wilson, a Scottish missionary, was instrumental in founding the Madras Bible Society in 1820, which played a significant role in translating and distributing the Bible in various Indian languages.

Who was the first Indian woman to become a medical doctor?

  1. Anandibai Joshi

  2. Pandita Ramabai

  3. Margaret Wilson

  4. Annie Besant


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anandibai Joshi was the first Indian woman to obtain a medical degree in 1886 from the Women's Medical College of Pennsylvania.

Which Indian woman established the Sharada Sadan, a school for girls in Maharashtra?

  1. Margaret Wilson

  2. Pandita Ramabai

  3. Annie Besant

  4. Mary Magdalene


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Pandita Ramabai, a prominent social reformer and educationist, founded the Sharada Sadan in 1889, which provided education and vocational training to girls and women.

Who was the first Indian woman to become a deaconess in the Church of England?

  1. Annie Besant

  2. Pandita Ramabai

  3. Margaret Wilson

  4. Mary Magdalene


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Margaret Wilson was the first Indian woman to be ordained as a deaconess in the Church of England in 1862.

Which Indian woman was a prominent leader in the Indian National Congress and a strong advocate for women's rights?

  1. Annie Besant

  2. Pandita Ramabai

  3. Margaret Wilson

  4. Mary Magdalene


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Annie Besant was a prominent leader in the Indian National Congress and a strong advocate for women's rights. She played a significant role in the Home Rule Movement and the Indian independence movement.

Who was the first Indian woman to become a bishop in the Church of North India?

  1. Pandita Ramabai

  2. Margaret Wilson

  3. Annie Besant

  4. Mary Magdalene


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pandita Ramabai was the first Indian woman to become a bishop in the Church of North India in 1948.

Which Indian woman was a prominent leader in the YWCA and worked extensively for the upliftment of women and girls?

  1. Margaret Wilson

  2. Pandita Ramabai

  3. Annie Besant

  4. Mary Magdalene


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Annie Besant was a prominent leader in the YWCA and worked extensively for the upliftment of women and girls. She also established the Central Hindu College in Banaras and the Indian Home Rule League.

Who was the first Indian woman to become a member of the Constituent Assembly of India?

  1. Margaret Wilson

  2. Pandita Ramabai

  3. Annie Besant

  4. Mary Magdalene


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Annie Besant was the first Indian woman to become a member of the Constituent Assembly of India, which drafted the Indian Constitution.

Which Indian woman was a prominent leader in the All India Women's Conference and worked tirelessly for women's rights and social reform?

  1. Margaret Wilson

  2. Pandita Ramabai

  3. Annie Besant

  4. Mary Magdalene


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Annie Besant was a prominent leader in the All India Women's Conference and worked tirelessly for women's rights and social reform. She also played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.

Who was the first Indian woman to become a member of the Indian Parliament?

  1. Margaret Wilson

  2. Pandita Ramabai

  3. Annie Besant

  4. Mary Magdalene


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Annie Besant was the first Indian woman to become a member of the Indian Parliament, serving as a member of the Central Legislative Assembly from 1917 to 1924.

Which Indian woman was a prominent leader in the Student Christian Movement of India and worked extensively for the empowerment of young people?

  1. Margaret Wilson

  2. Pandita Ramabai

  3. Annie Besant

  4. Mary Magdalene


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Margaret Wilson was a prominent leader in the Student Christian Movement of India and worked extensively for the empowerment of young people. She also played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.

Who was the first Indian woman to become a member of the World Council of Churches?

  1. Margaret Wilson

  2. Pandita Ramabai

  3. Annie Besant

  4. Mary Magdalene


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Margaret Wilson was the first Indian woman to become a member of the World Council of Churches in 1948.

Which Indian woman was a prominent leader in the National Council of Churches in India and worked tirelessly for Christian unity and social justice?

  1. Margaret Wilson

  2. Pandita Ramabai

  3. Annie Besant

  4. Mary Magdalene


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Margaret Wilson was a prominent leader in the National Council of Churches in India and worked tirelessly for Christian unity and social justice. She also played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.

Who was the first Indian woman to become a member of the Central Committee of the World Council of Churches?

  1. Margaret Wilson

  2. Pandita Ramabai

  3. Annie Besant

  4. Mary Magdalene


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Margaret Wilson was the first Indian woman to become a member of the Central Committee of the World Council of Churches in 1954.

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