Social Reforms — Set 5
Indian History · सामाजिक सुधार · Questions 41–50 of 100
Who was the key figure behind the passing of the Widow Remarriage Act, 1856?
Correct Answer: A. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was the key figure behind the passing of the Widow Remarriage Act, 1856. He cited ancient Hindu scriptures to prove that widow remarriage was not prohibited by religion. He also performed the first widow remarriage in Calcutta personally.
Which reformer founded the 'SNDP Yogam' (Sri Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam)?
Correct Answer: D. Sri Narayana Guru
Sri Narayana Guru founded the SNDP Yogam in 1903 in Kerala. The organization worked for the spiritual and social upliftment of the Ezhava community. It promoted education, temperance, and the removal of caste restrictions.
The 'Sharda Act' of 1930 was related to which social issue?
Correct Answer: A. Child Marriage
The Sharda Act of 1930 was related to the prevention of child marriage. It was named after its sponsor, Harbilas Sarda. The act fixed the minimum marriage age at 14 for girls and 18 for boys.
Who established the first Women's University in India in 1916?
Correct Answer: C. D.K. Karve
Dhondo Keshav Karve (D.K. Karve) established the first Women's University in India in 1916 in Bombay (SNDT Women's University). He was a pioneer in women's empowerment and education. He was later awarded the Bharat Ratna for his social work.
The 'Deoband School' was a revivalist movement within which religion?
Correct Answer: B. Islam
The Deoband School was a revivalist movement within Islam, started in 1866. It was founded by scholars like Muhammad Qasim Nanotavi and Rashid Ahmed Gangohi. Unlike the Aligarh movement, it focused on traditional Islamic learning and opposed Western education.
Who founded the 'Arya Mahila Samaj' in Pune?
Correct Answer: A. Pandita Ramabai
Pandita Ramabai founded the Arya Mahila Samaj in Pune in 1882. The aim was to promote women's education and deliverance from the oppression of child marriage. She was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and social reformer.
Who published the newspaper 'Mirat-ul-Akbar'?
Correct Answer: C. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Raja Ram Mohan Roy published the Persian newspaper 'Mirat-ul-Akbar' (Mirror of News) in 1822. It was one of the first journals in India to discuss socio-political issues. He used it to educate the public on social reforms and rational thinking.
Which reformer is known for the 'Vaikom Satyagraha' related to temple entry?
Correct Answer: D. T.K. Madhavan
T.K. Madhavan was a key figure who initiated the Vaikom Satyagraha in 1924. It was a movement in Travancore to secure the right of lower castes to walk on the roads surrounding the Vaikom temple. The movement received support from leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Periyar.
Who founded the 'Central Hindu College' in Varanasi in 1898?
Correct Answer: D. Annie Besant
Annie Besant founded the Central Hindu College in Varanasi in 1898. It was established to impart education based on Hindu philosophy along with modern Western knowledge. Later, this college became the nucleus of the Banaras Hindu University founded by Madan Mohan Malaviya.
The journal 'Sambad Kaumudi' was associated with which reformer?
Correct Answer: D. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
The journal 'Sambad Kaumudi' was published by Raja Ram Mohan Roy starting in 1821. It was a Bengali weekly newspaper used to campaign against Sati. Through this paper, he mobilized public opinion for social change.