18TH CENTURY REVOLTS AND REFORM QUIZ

Consider the following statements related to the cause of 1857 revolt.I. It was a great disparity in salaries between the Indian and European soldiers.II. The Indian sepoys were treated with contempt by their European officers.III. The sepoys were sent to distant parts of the empire, but were not paid any extra allowance.

I, II and III

Only II

Only I

Both I and II

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Which of the following is/are the main aim/s of Young Bengal Movement?

Love liberty, equality and freedom

Question all authority and oppose decadent customs and traditions

Inspire pupil to think freely and rationally

All listed here

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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

Only I, II and III

Only III

Only I and III

All the four are correct

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The following are the lessons taught to masses i.e. Muslim women in particular

Both A and B

None of these

Removal of purdah and spread of education

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

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The main purpose of Brahmo Samaj for which it was set up are

Both A and B

None of these

Purify Hinduism and to preach monotheism

Criticize social evils, oppose idolatry and emphasize human dignity

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Theosophical movement though not very successful helped in contributing to developments in society. Which of the following are those developments?I. Women upliftment and recognized their importanceII. Provided self respect needed to fight British colonial ruleIII. Did not provide any contribution as they realized that they were giving false sense of pride

Only I

All listed here

Only II

Only III

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Where was the Devdasi System prevailed in India?

Southern India

East India

West India

Northern India

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Tipu was defeated in the __________ Anglo-Maratha war by the British

Second

Fourth

First

Third

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

Led an antilandlord and antimahajan upsurge in Satara

Attacking the caste system

Seperate representation for untouchables

Saving the lower castes from hypocritical Brahmans and their opportunistic scriptures

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The Bengal Regulation Act of 1829 dealt with which of the following issues primarily

Dowry prohibition

Child marriages

Abolition of sati

Female infanticide

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