Social Reforms — Set 8
Indian History · सामाजिक सुधार · Questions 71–80 of 100
Who established the 'Hitakarini Sabha' in Andhra Pradesh?
Correct Answer: B. Veeresalingam Pantulu
Kandukuri Veeresalingam Pantulu established the Hitakarini Sabha in 1906. He donated his property to this organization to support widow remarriage and women's education. He is regarded as the father of the renaissance in Telugu speaking areas.
The 'Ahmadiyya Movement' was founded by whom in 1889?
Correct Answer: D. Mirza Ghulam Ahmad
Mirza Ghulam Ahmad founded the Ahmadiyya Movement in 1889 at Qadian, Punjab. It was a liberal movement that described itself as the standard-bearer of true Islam. It advocated for universal religion and opposed Jihad.
Who founded the 'Reform Association' (Stree Bodh) for Parsi women?
Correct Answer: C. Behramji Malabari
Behramji Malabari and other Parsi reformers were associated with efforts like 'Stree Bodh' to improve the status of women. 'Stree Bodh' was a journal started in 1857 dedicated to Parsi women's social progress. These efforts modernized the Parsi community significantly.
The 'Widow Remarriage Association' was founded in the 1860s in Maharashtra by whom?
Correct Answer: A. Vishnu Shastri Pandit
Vishnu Shastri Pandit founded the Widow Remarriage Association in 1866 in Maharashtra. He translated Vidyasagar's book on widow remarriage into Marathi. He also married a widow himself to set an example.
Who started the journal 'Kudi Arasu' (Republic) in 1925?
Correct Answer: B. Periyar E.V. Ramasamy
Periyar E.V. Ramasamy started the journal 'Kudi Arasu' in 1925. It was the official propaganda organ of the Self-Respect Movement. The journal propagated rationalism and rights for non-Brahmins and women.
Who was the founder of the 'Depressed Classes Mission' in 1906?
Correct Answer: B. Vithal Ramji Shinde
Vithal Ramji Shinde founded the Depressed Classes Mission in 1906 in Bombay. He was a prominent member of the Prarthana Samaj. The mission aimed to provide education and social service to the Dalits.
The 'Sarda Sadan' founded by Pandita Ramabai was primarily for whom?
Correct Answer: B. Widows
The Sarda Sadan was founded primarily for high-caste Hindu widows. Pandita Ramabai wanted to provide a shelter where they could be educated and become independent. It faced criticism from conservatives but was a landmark in women's welfare.
Which organization was founded by Blavatsky and Olcott in New York in 1875?
Correct Answer: A. Theosophical Society
Madam Blavatsky and Colonel Olcott founded the Theosophical Society in New York in 1875. They later moved the movement to India, where it flourished. The society drew inspiration from Hindu and Buddhist philosophies.
Who is known as the 'Lokhitwadi'?
Correct Answer: C. Gopal Hari Deshmukh
Gopal Hari Deshmukh is popularly known as 'Lokhitwadi'. He was a social reformer from Maharashtra who wrote articles in the weekly 'Prabhakar'. He advocated for Western education and rational thinking to cure social evils.
The 'Pledge Movement' inspired by the Indian Social Conference was against what?
Correct Answer: A. Child Marriage
The Pledge Movement was launched to fight against child marriage. People took pledges not to marry off their daughters below a certain age. It was promoted by the Indian Social Conference led by M.G. Ranade.