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?%!

Farmers and depressed class upliftment

New methodology of teaching Sanskrit

Uplifting downtrodden women, abolishing child marriage , widow re marriage

Which of the following reasons can be attributed to the success of Ramakrishna mission?%!

Worked for upliftment of depressed classes

Focused mainly on teachings of Upanishads and Vedas

Popularized the saying" for our own motherland a junction of both Hinduism and Islam is necessary"

Though a religious body never considered itself as a sect of Hinduism

Worked for upliftment of depressed classes

*/*_Who established Prarthna Samaj??

Athmaram Panduranga with the help of Keshav Chandra Sen

*/*_The following are the lessons taught to masses i.e. Muslim women in particular?

Urged the Muslims to give up medieval customs and ways of thought and behavior

Removal of purdah and spread of education

*/*_Temple entry movement started mainly in Kerala aimed at which of the following?

Keeping the monopoly of temples to Brahmin class

Allowing untouchables to Hindu temples and roads

Keeping the monopoly of temples to Brahmin class

Sanskrit lessons to be imparted only to Brahmin family members and others to be devoid of it in order to preserve its purity

%_The main cause for the Instant popularity of the Arya Samaj was that_%

It gave a call to its followers to go back to the Vedas

It represented the purified form of Hinduism

It supported and worded for the cause of western education

It combined the opposition to the evil practices of Hinduism with an aggressive assertion of the superiority of the Vedic religion and Indian thought over all other faiths

It gave a call to its followers to go back to the Vedas

_ What was the greatest contribution of Ishwar Chand Vidyasagar in the social reforms in India?$?

Help in the abolition of Sati Pratha

He ensured the widow's marriage and girl's education

Help in the abolition of Sati Pratha

He adopted 100 villages to relocate them from Andhra Pradesh to Bengal for better life

_ Temple entry movement started mainly in Kerala aimed at which of the following$?

Keeping the monopoly of temples to Brahmin class

Allowing untouchables to Hindu temples and roads

Keeping the monopoly of temples to Brahmin class

Sanskrit lessons to be imparted only to Brahmin family members and others to be devoid of it in order to preserve its purity

_ The founder of the 'Brahmo Samaj' was$?

The founder of the 'Brahmo Samaj' was-

_ Which of the following cannot be said to be a cardinal principle of the theosophical society?$?

Aimed Hindu spiritual wisdom through western enlightenment

It questioned the ancient philosophies that dominated the Indian thinking

Aimed Hindu spiritual wisdom through western enlightenment

It believed in the existence of unique connections between god and every being

It believed in the possibility of reincarnation and karma

_ What did Jyotiba Phule's Satyashodhak Samaj attempt in the last century?$?

Saving the lower castes from hypocriticalBrahmans and their opportunistic scriptures

Led an antilandlord and antimahajan upsurgein Satara

Seperate representation for untouchables

229 + Mcqs in 18Th Century Revolts And Reform in History Page 3 McqOptions

101.	Swami Dayananda had translated the __________ into Hindi%!
A.	Rig Veda and Yajur Veda
B.	Four Vedas
C.	Sama Veda and Atharva Veda
D.	Sama Veda and Yajur Veda
Answer» B. Four Vedas

Discussion

102.	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.	Farmers and depressed class upliftment
B.	New methodology of teaching Sanskrit
C.	Uplifting downtrodden women, abolishing child marriage , widow re marriage
D.	Both B and C
Answer» E.

Discussion

103.	Which of the following provisions are included under female infanticide act of 1870?I. Declared female infanticide illegal equivalent to murderII. Parents to register the birth of all babies compulsorily.III. Verification of female children after some years of birth particularly in areas where the custom is still prevalent%!
A.	Only I
B.	All the above statement
C.	Only II and III
D.	Only I and II
Answer» C. Only II and III

Discussion

104.	Which of the following legislative measures taken till 1861 regarding women rights and marriage are true?I. Permitted inter-caste marriageII. Daughter to be treated equal with son regarding inheritanceIII. Equal remuneration to both men and womenIV. Immoral traffic of women to be illegal%!
A.	I and II
B.	II and III
C.	III, II and I
D.	All the above
Answer» B. II and III

Discussion

105.	Which of the following reasons can be attributed to the success of Ramakrishna mission?%!
A.	Focused mainly on teachings of Upanishads and Vedas
B.	Popularized the saying" for our own motherland a junction of both Hinduism and Islam is necessary"
C.	Though a religious body never considered itself as a sect of Hinduism
D.	Worked for upliftment of depressed classes
Answer» D. Worked for upliftment of depressed classes

Discussion

106.	Paramahamsa Mandali primarily aimed at breaking caste rules was founded in which of the following places%!
A.	Maharashtra
B.	Kerala
C.	Tamil Nadu
D.	Gujarat
Answer» B. Kerala

Discussion

107.	What did Raja Ram Mohan Roy actively seek reforms in?%!
A.	Promoting intercaste marriages
B.	Teaching the Vedas in schools
C.	Ending the practice of Sati
D.	Building more temples
Answer» D. Building more temples

Discussion

108.	What was the contribution of Sayyid Ahmad Khan towards education of Muslims?I. Brought translation of books to UrduII. Founded Aligarh Muhammedan Anglo-Oriental College for spreading western sciencesIII. Encouraged people to send their children to schools%!
A.	Only II
B.	Only I and II
C.	Only I and III
D.	All the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

109.	The original name of Swami Dayananda Saraswati was%!
A.	Abhi Shankar
B.	Gowri Shankar
C.	Daya Shankar
D.	Mula Shankar
Answer» E.

Discussion

110.	*$_Hyder Ali was the ruler of __________?
A.	Hyderabad
B.	Mysore
C.	Cochi
D.	Bengal
Answer» C. Cochi

Discussion

111.	*$_Who was the prominent leader in Lucknow during the Revolt of 1857??
A.	Begum Hazrat Mahal
B.	Rani Laxmi Bai
C.	Kuar Singh
D.	Bahadur Shah Zafar
Answer» B. Rani Laxmi Bai

Discussion

112.	*$_In __________, a man named Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded an organization called 'Brahma Samaj'?
A.	1628
B.	1728
C.	1828
D.	1928
Answer» D. 1928

Discussion

113.	*$_Sir Huge Rose described whom as 'the best and bravest military leader of the rebel'??
A.	Begum Hazrat Mahal
B.	Rani Laxmi Bai
C.	Kuar Singh
D.	Bahadur Shah Zafar
Answer» C. Kuar Singh

Discussion

114.	*$_Which of the means adopted under Self Respect Movement?I. Violent protests against upper classesII. Undermine position of Brahmin priests by formalizing weddings without themIII. Boycott of temples and places of Brahmin residence?
A.	I and III
B.	Only II
C.	Only III
D.	All the above
Answer» C. Only III

Discussion

115.	*$_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.	Divinity
B.	Salvation
C.	Means of enlightenment
D.	Mystic superstition
Answer» E.

Discussion

116.	/_Swami Dayananda had translated the __________ into Hindi?
A.	Rig Veda and Yajur Veda
B.	Four Vedas
C.	Sama Veda and Atharva Veda
D.	Sama Veda and Yajur Veda
Answer» B. Four Vedas

Discussion

117.	/_Who was the governor-general during the Revolt of 1857??
A.	Lord Canning
B.	Lord Irwin
C.	Lord Lytton
D.	Lord Willington
Answer» B. Lord Irwin

Discussion

118.	/_Who established Prarthna Samaj??
A.	Ishwar Chandra Vidya Sagar
B.	Derozio
C.	David Hare
D.	Athmaram Panduranga with the help of Keshav Chandra Sen
Answer» E.

Discussion

119.	/_Faraizi Movement which aimed at removing social reforms in muslims started in which of the following regions??
A.	East Bengal
B.	Madhya Pradesh
C.	Kerala
D.	Delhi
Answer» B. Madhya Pradesh

Discussion

120.	/_Wahabi movement aimed to organize Muslims around two fold ideas, which of the following forms the ideas among them?I. Harmony among 4 schools of Muslim which were divided at that timeII. Recognition of the role of individual conscience in religion as conflicting interpretations were derived from quran and other practices?
A.	Only I
B.	Only II
C.	Both I and II
D.	None of the above stated
Answer» D. None of the above stated

Discussion

121.	/_Which of the following is called "Magna Carta of English Education in India"??
A.	Wood's Dispatch
B.	Macaulay Commission
C.	Vernacular Act
D.	Both A & B
Answer» B. Macaulay Commission

Discussion

122.	/_The Arya Samaj Movement had been started by?
A.	Swami Dayanand
B.	Devendranath Tagore
C.	Swami Vivekananda
D.	Keshub Chandra Sen
Answer» B. Devendranath Tagore

Discussion

123.	/_The following are the lessons taught to masses i.e. Muslim women in particular?
A.	Urged the Muslims to give up medieval customs and ways of thought and behavior
B.	Removal of purdah and spread of education
C.	Both A and B
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

Discussion

124.	/_When was the Hindu College, Calcutta established??
A.	1829
B.	1817
C.	1858
D.	1853
Answer» C. 1858

Discussion

125.	/_Sri Narayana GuruThe Guru was born into an __________ family?
A.	Ezhava
B.	Nayar
C.	Pulaya
D.	Vannan
Answer» B. Nayar

Discussion

126.	/_Which of the following were the ideas popularized through theosophical societyI. Doctrine of trans-migration of soulsII. Universal brotherhood of manIII. Reincarnation and Karma, and drew inspiration from philosophy of Upanishads and samkhya, yoga and Vedanta schoolIV. Against foreign rule?
A.	Only III
B.	Only I and III
C.	Only I, II and III
D.	All the four are correct
Answer» D. All the four are correct

Discussion

127.	/_Who wrote the book' A Gift to monotheists'??
A.	David Hare
B.	Raja Ram Mohan Roy
C.	Mahadev Govind Ranade
D.	Ramkrishna Bhandarkar
Answer» C. Mahadev Govind Ranade

Discussion

128.	/_The Arya Samaj is against?
A.	Existence of God
B.	Rituals and idol-worship
C.	Hinduism
D.	Islam
Answer» C. Hinduism

Discussion

129.	/_Temple entry movement started mainly in Kerala aimed at which of the following?
A.	Allowing untouchables to Hindu temples and roads
B.	Keeping the monopoly of temples to Brahmin class
C.	Allowing women to enter temple
D.	Sanskrit lessons to be imparted only to Brahmin family members and others to be devoid of it in order to preserve its purity
Answer» B. Keeping the monopoly of temples to Brahmin class

Discussion

130.	%_Where was Narayana Guru born?_%
A.	Kerala
B.	Maharashtra
C.	Bengal
D.	Punjab
Answer» B. Maharashtra

Discussion

131.	%_The Arya Samaj is against_%
A.	Existence of God
B.	Rituals and idol-worship
C.	Hinduism
D.	Islam
Answer» C. Hinduism

Discussion

132.	%_In 1883 Dayananda was invited by the Maharaja of __________ to stay at his palace_%
A.	Uttar Pradesh
B.	Kashmir
C.	Gujarat
D.	Jodhpur
Answer» E.

Discussion

133.	%_The main cause for the Instant popularity of the Arya Samaj was that_%
A.	It represented the purified form of Hinduism
B.	It supported and worded for the cause of western education
C.	It combined the opposition to the evil practices of Hinduism with an aggressive assertion of the superiority of the Vedic religion and Indian thought over all other faiths
D.	It gave a call to its followers to go back to the Vedas
Answer» D. It gave a call to its followers to go back to the Vedas

Discussion

134.	%_Concerning the caste system, __________said the following to Narayana Guru: "The casteHindus and the low caste-Hindus are both the sons of Hinduism. The caste-Hindu is the elder brother who shoulders responsibility, and he therefore exercises certain privileges. The low casteHindu is his younger brother who is to be cared for. If the elder brother turns out to be somewhat rough and aggressive that should not make the younger brother a runaway from his mother Hinduism."_%
A.	Chattambi Swamikal
B.	Dadabhai Naoroji
C.	Tilak
D.	Mahatma Gandhi
Answer» E.

Discussion

135.	%_Who advocated the concept of one caste, one religion and one God' for all?_%
A.	Mahatma Gandhi
B.	Narayan Guru
C.	Periyar
D.	Swami Vivekananda
Answer» C. Periyar

Discussion

136.	%_The Prarthana Samaj had been established by_%
A.	Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B.	Keshub Chandra Sen
C.	Swami Vivekananda
D.	MN Roy
Answer» C. Swami Vivekananda

Discussion

137.	%_Raja Ram Mohan Roy was the founder of the___________%
A.	Brahma Samaj
B.	Arya Samaj
C.	Ramakrishna Mission
D.	Theosophical society
Answer» B. Arya Samaj

Discussion

138.	%_Year of the Battle of Buxar is___________%
A.	1764
B.	1767
C.	1784
D.	1864
Answer» B. 1767

Discussion

139.	_ Which of the following are the main reasons for failure of Young Bengal Movement?I. Suppression by British new lawII. Did not involve peasant causeIII. Radicalism was bookish in character and did not develop links with masses$?
A.	Only I
B.	Only II
C.	Both II and III
D.	All the above
Answer» D. All the above

Discussion

140.	_ What was the greatest contribution of Ishwar Chand Vidyasagar in the social reforms in India?$?
A.	He ensured the widow's marriage and girl's education
B.	Help in the abolition of Sati Pratha
C.	Established the Brahma Samaj
D.	He adopted 100 villages to relocate them from Andhra Pradesh to Bengal for better life
Answer» B. Help in the abolition of Sati Pratha

Discussion

141.	_ Temple entry movement started mainly in Kerala aimed at which of the following$?
A.	Allowing untouchables to Hindu temples and roads
B.	Keeping the monopoly of temples to Brahmin class
C.	Allowing women to enter temple
D.	Sanskrit lessons to be imparted only to Brahmin family members and others to be devoid of it in order to preserve its purity
Answer» B. Keeping the monopoly of temples to Brahmin class

Discussion

142.	_ The founder of the 'Brahmo Samaj' was$?
A.	The founder of the 'Brahmo Samaj' was-
B.	Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
C.	Raja Ram Mohan Roy
D.	Swami Vivekananda
Answer» D. Swami Vivekananda

Discussion

143.	_ Which of the following were the ideas popularized through theosophical societyI. Doctrine of trans-migration of soulsII. Universal brotherhood of manIII. Reincarnation and Karma, and drew inspiration from philosophy of Upanishads and samkhya, yoga and Vedanta schoolIV. Against foreign rule$?
A.	Only III
B.	Only I and III
C.	Only I, II and III
D.	All the four are correct
Answer» D. All the four are correct

Discussion

144.	_ Where was the Devdasi System prevailed in India?$?
A.	Southern India
B.	Northern India
C.	East India
D.	West¬¨‚Ä India
Answer» B. Northern India

Discussion

145.	_ Which of the following is/are correct issues related to the Raja Rammohan Roy? I. Abolition of Sati II. Abolition of Child marriage III. Widow Remarriage$?
A.	I Only
B.	I, II and III
C.	I and II
D.	II and III
Answer» B. I, II and III

Discussion

146.	_ Which of the following act was the revision of Vernacular Act?$?
A.	Indian Press act, 1910
B.	Newspaper Act, 1908
C.	Both A & B
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. Newspaper Act, 1908

Discussion

147.	_ The first lawful Hindu widow remarriage among upper castes in our country was celebrated under which of the following reformer$?
A.	Raja Rammohan Roy
B.	Keshub Chandra Sen
C.	Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
D.	Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Answer» D. Gopal Krishna Gokhale

Discussion

148.	_ The actual name of Dayanand Saraawati, the founder of the Arya Samaj was$?
A.	Daya Shankar
B.	Mula Shankar
C.	Virjanand
D.	Mool Chandra
Answer» C. Virjanand

Discussion

149.	_ Which of the following cannot be said to be a cardinal principle of the theosophical society?$?
A.	It questioned the ancient philosophies that dominated the Indian thinking
B.	Aimed Hindu spiritual wisdom through western enlightenment
C.	It believed in the existence of unique connections between god and every being
D.	It believed in the possibility of reincarnation and karma
Answer» B. Aimed Hindu spiritual wisdom through western enlightenment

Discussion

150.	_ What did Jyotiba Phule's Satyashodhak Samaj attempt in the last century?$?
A.	Saving the lower castes from hypocriticalBrahmans and their opportunistic scriptures
B.	Attacking the caste system
C.	Led an antilandlord and antimahajan upsurgein Satara
D.	Seperate representation for untouchables
Answer» B. Attacking the caste system

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in History.

Swami Dayananda had translated the __________ into Hindi%!

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?%!

Which of the following legislative measures taken till 1861 regarding women rights and marriage are true?I. Permitted inter-caste marriageII. Daughter to be treated equal with son regarding inheritanceIII. Equal remuneration to both men and womenIV. Immoral traffic of women to be illegal%!

Which of the following reasons can be attributed to the success of Ramakrishna mission?%!

Paramahamsa Mandali primarily aimed at breaking caste rules was founded in which of the following places%!

What did Raja Ram Mohan Roy actively seek reforms in?%!

What was the contribution of Sayyid Ahmad Khan towards education of Muslims?I. Brought translation of books to UrduII. Founded Aligarh Muhammedan Anglo-Oriental College for spreading western sciencesIII. Encouraged people to send their children to schools%!

The original name of Swami Dayananda Saraswati was%!

*$_Hyder Ali was the ruler of __________?

*$_Who was the prominent leader in Lucknow during the Revolt of 1857??

*$_In __________, a man named Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded an organization called 'Brahma Samaj'?

*$_Sir Huge Rose described whom as 'the best and bravest military leader of the rebel'??

*$_Which of the means adopted under Self Respect Movement?I. Violent protests against upper classesII. Undermine position of Brahmin priests by formalizing weddings without themIII. Boycott of temples and places of Brahmin residence?

*$_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??

*/*_Swami Dayananda had translated the __________ into Hindi?

*/*_Who was the governor-general during the Revolt of 1857??

*/*_Who established Prarthna Samaj??

*/*_Faraizi Movement which aimed at removing social reforms in muslims started in which of the following regions??

*/*_Which of the following is called "Magna Carta of English Education in India"??

*/*_The Arya Samaj Movement had been started by?

*/*_The following are the lessons taught to masses i.e. Muslim women in particular?

*/*_When was the Hindu College, Calcutta established??

*/*_Sri Narayana GuruThe Guru was born into an __________ family?

*/*_Which of the following were the ideas popularized through theosophical societyI. Doctrine of trans-migration of soulsII. Universal brotherhood of manIII. Reincarnation and Karma, and drew inspiration from philosophy of Upanishads and samkhya, yoga and Vedanta schoolIV. Against foreign rule?

*/*_Who wrote the book' A Gift to monotheists'??

*/*_The Arya Samaj is against?

*/*_Temple entry movement started mainly in Kerala aimed at which of the following?

%_Where was Narayana Guru born?_%

%_The Arya Samaj is against_%

%_In 1883 Dayananda was invited by the Maharaja of __________ to stay at his palace_%

%_The main cause for the Instant popularity of the Arya Samaj was that_%

%_Who advocated the concept of one caste, one religion and one God' for all?_%

%_The Prarthana Samaj had been established by_%

%_Raja Ram Mohan Roy was the founder of the___________%

%_Year of the Battle of Buxar is___________%

_ Which of the following are the main reasons for failure of Young Bengal Movement?I. Suppression by British new lawII. Did not involve peasant causeIII. Radicalism was bookish in character and did not develop links with masses$?

_ What was the greatest contribution of Ishwar Chand Vidyasagar in the social reforms in India?$?

_ Temple entry movement started mainly in Kerala aimed at which of the following$?

_ The founder of the 'Brahmo Samaj' was$?

_ Which of the following were the ideas popularized through theosophical societyI. Doctrine of trans-migration of soulsII. Universal brotherhood of manIII. Reincarnation and Karma, and drew inspiration from philosophy of Upanishads and samkhya, yoga and Vedanta schoolIV. Against foreign rule$?

_ Where was the Devdasi System prevailed in India?$?

_ Which of the following is/are correct issues related to the Raja Rammohan Roy? I. Abolition of Sati II. Abolition of Child marriage III. Widow Remarriage$?

_ Which of the following act was the revision of Vernacular Act?$?

_ The first lawful Hindu widow remarriage among upper castes in our country was celebrated under which of the following reformer$?

_ The actual name of Dayanand Saraawati, the founder of the Arya Samaj was$?

_ Which of the following cannot be said to be a cardinal principle of the theosophical society?$?

_ What did Jyotiba Phule's Satyashodhak Samaj attempt in the last century?$?

/_Swami Dayananda had translated the __________ into Hindi?

/_Who was the governor-general during the Revolt of 1857??

/_Who established Prarthna Samaj??

/_Faraizi Movement which aimed at removing social reforms in muslims started in which of the following regions??

/_Which of the following is called "Magna Carta of English Education in India"??

/_The Arya Samaj Movement had been started by?

/_The following are the lessons taught to masses i.e. Muslim women in particular?

/_When was the Hindu College, Calcutta established??

/_Sri Narayana GuruThe Guru was born into an __________ family?

/_Which of the following were the ideas popularized through theosophical societyI. Doctrine of trans-migration of soulsII. Universal brotherhood of manIII. Reincarnation and Karma, and drew inspiration from philosophy of Upanishads and samkhya, yoga and Vedanta schoolIV. Against foreign rule?

/_Who wrote the book' A Gift to monotheists'??

/_The Arya Samaj is against?

/_Temple entry movement started mainly in Kerala aimed at which of the following?