Religious Reform and Renewal

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Who founded the Brahmo Samaj?

  1. Raja Ram Mohan Roy

  2. Swami Vivekananda

  3. Dayanand Saraswati

  4. Sri Ramakrishna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Brahmo Samaj in 1828, a reformist movement within Hinduism that sought to eliminate idolatry and superstition.

What was the main goal of the Arya Samaj?

  1. To promote social equality

  2. To reform Hinduism

  3. To promote education

  4. To promote religious tolerance


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Arya Samaj, founded by Dayanand Saraswati in 1875, aimed to reform Hinduism by promoting monotheism, rejecting idol worship, and emphasizing the importance of the Vedas.

Which movement advocated for the upliftment of the lower castes?

  1. The Brahmo Samaj

  2. The Arya Samaj

  3. The Prarthana Samaj

  4. The Satyashodhak Samaj


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Satyashodhak Samaj, founded by Jyotirao Phule in 1873, worked towards the upliftment of the lower castes and advocated for social equality.

Who founded the Prarthana Samaj?

  1. Atmaram Pandurang

  2. Keshab Chandra Sen

  3. Dayanand Saraswati

  4. Jyotirao Phule


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Atmaram Pandurang founded the Prarthana Samaj in 1867, a reformist movement within Hinduism that emphasized the importance of social service and religious tolerance.

What was the main goal of the Ramakrishna Mission?

  1. To promote education

  2. To provide medical care

  3. To promote religious harmony

  4. To promote social welfare


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ramakrishna Mission, founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1897, aimed to promote social welfare by providing education, medical care, and relief during natural disasters.

Who was the founder of the Theosophical Society?

  1. Annie Besant

  2. Helena Blavatsky

  3. Charles Webster Leadbeater

  4. William Quan Judge


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Helena Blavatsky founded the Theosophical Society in 1875, a movement that sought to promote universal brotherhood and the study of ancient wisdom.

What was the main goal of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA)?

  1. To promote physical fitness

  2. To provide social and educational opportunities

  3. To promote religious education

  4. To promote international understanding


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), founded in 1844, aimed to provide social and educational opportunities for young men, regardless of their religious beliefs.

Which movement advocated for the rights of women?

  1. The Brahmo Samaj

  2. The Arya Samaj

  3. The Prarthana Samaj

  4. The Women's Indian Association


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Women's Indian Association, founded in 1917, advocated for the rights of women and worked to improve their social and economic status.

Who founded the Servants of India Society?

  1. Gopal Krishna Gokhale

  2. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  3. Lala Lajpat Rai

  4. Bipin Chandra Pal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gopal Krishna Gokhale founded the Servants of India Society in 1905, a non-political organization dedicated to social service and the promotion of national unity.

What was the main goal of the Indian National Congress?

  1. To achieve self-government for India

  2. To promote social reform

  3. To promote economic development

  4. To promote religious harmony


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian National Congress, founded in 1885, aimed to achieve self-government for India through constitutional means.

Who was the founder of the Muslim League?

  1. Muhammad Ali Jinnah

  2. Liaquat Ali Khan

  3. Abul Kalam Azad

  4. Fazlul Huq


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Muhammad Ali Jinnah founded the Muslim League in 1906, a political party that represented the interests of Indian Muslims.

What was the main goal of the Khilafat Movement?

  1. To support the Ottoman Empire during World War I

  2. To promote Hindu-Muslim unity

  3. To achieve self-government for India

  4. To promote social reform


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Khilafat Movement, launched in 1919, aimed to support the Ottoman Empire during World War I and protect the caliphate.

Who was the founder of the Communist Party of India?

  1. M.N. Roy

  2. S.A. Dange

  3. P.C. Joshi

  4. B.T. Ranadive


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

M.N. Roy founded the Communist Party of India in 1920, a political party that advocated for socialism and workers' rights.

What was the main goal of the Indian Independence League?

  1. To achieve independence for India

  2. To promote Hindu-Muslim unity

  3. To promote social reform

  4. To promote economic development


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Independence League, founded in 1942, aimed to achieve independence for India through armed struggle.

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