Social Reform Movements in India - One Line Questions

1. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar is most famously associated with which significant social reform? — Legalization of widow remarriage
2. The 'Swarajya Party', though primarily political, also advocated for social reforms like: — Abolition of untouchability and promotion of Khadi
3. Which organization, founded by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, played a pivotal role in the educational and social upliftment of Muslims in British India? — Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College (later Aligarh Muslim University)
4. Which movement, led by Sree Narayana Guru, advocated for the equality and self-respect of the Ezhava community in Kerala? — Aravipuram Movement
5. Swami Dayananda Saraswati founded which important socio-religious reform movement in India? — Arya Samaj
6. Which movement, inspired by Swami Vivekananda, aimed at serving humanity and spreading spiritual ideals? — Ramakrishna Mission
7. The 'Veda Samaj' was established in Madras in 1864, and was influenced by the principles of which other reform movement? — Brahmo Samaj
8. Who founded the 'Depressed Classes Mission Society of India' in 1901? — Vitthal Ramji Shinde
9. Who authored 'Gulamgiri', a book that critiqued the caste system and drew parallels between the oppression of lower castes in India and slavery in America? — Jyotirao Phule
10. Which social reformer is known for his work against the caste system and for advocating inter-caste marriages in Maharashtra? — Gopal Hari Deshmukh
11. Who established the 'Ananda Math', a novel that depicted a sanyasi rebellion and is associated with the song 'Vande Mataram'? — Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
12. Who founded the Santhal 'Hul' rebellion in 1855-56 against oppressive policies, often seen as an early form of social protest? — Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu
13. Which movement, founded by Jyotirao Phule, aimed at uplifting the lower castes and promoting social equality? — Satya Shodhak Samaj
14. The 'Tattvabodhini Patrika' was the mouthpiece of which reform organization? — Tattvabodhini Sabha
15. The 'Aravipuram Movement' led by Sree Narayana Guru was a direct challenge to: — The caste hierarchy and temple entry restrictions
16. The 'Nair Service Society' (NSS) was formed in Kerala to improve the social and educational status of which community? — Nair
17. Which social reformer from Tamil Nadu was a strong advocate for widow remarriage and women's education, and also founded the 'Vedha Samaj'? — Sridharalu Naidu
18. Which social reformer from Maharashtra was a prominent advocate for widow remarriage and was himself a victim of social ostracism for his reformist views? — Vishnushastri Pandit
19. Who founded the Servants of India Society, dedicated to social service and upliftment of the poor? — Gopal Krishna Gokhale
20. The Aligarh Movement, led by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, primarily focused on modernizing education for which community? — Muslims
21. Which leader was instrumental in the passage of the Age of Consent Act, 1891, which raised the age of marriage for girls? — B.M. Malabari
22. The 'Young Bengal Movement' was inspired by the teachings of which European thinker? — Henry Louis Vivian Derozio
23. The 'Deccan Riots' of the 1870s were primarily a protest by farmers against: — Land revenue policies and moneylenders
24. The practice of Sati was declared illegal and punishable by the Indian government under the influence of reformers like Raja Ram Mohan Roy, primarily during the tenure of which Governor-General? — Lord William Bentinck
25. Who founded the 'Radical Democratic Party' and was a strong critic of caste and communalism? — M.N. Roy
26. The Widow Remarriage Association was founded by whom in 1850? — Vishnushastri Pandit
27. Kandukuri Veeresalingam Pantulu was a prominent social reformer from which region of India? — Andhra Pradesh
28. The 'Vaikom Satyagraha' in Kerala, a significant anti-untouchability movement, was largely inspired by the philosophy of: — Mahatma Gandhi
29. The 'Social Service League' was founded in 1911 by whom, with the aim of organizing educated people for social work? — Gopal Krishna Gokhale
30. Who established the 'Kashi Vidyapeeth' and 'Wardha Scheme of Basic Education' to promote indigenous education and vocational training? — Mahatma Gandhi
31. Who was a leading figure in the anti-untouchability campaign and the founder of the 'Bahishkrit Hitakarini Sabha'? — B.R. Ambedkar
32. The Dev Samaj, established by Pandit Shiv Narayan Agnihotri, emphasized which core principles? — Monotheism and ethical living
33. Who established the 'Shri Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam' (SNDP) to uplift the Ezhava community? — Sree Narayana Guru
34. The Indian Social Conference, founded in 1887, primarily aimed at: — Discussing and resolving social issues
35. Which social reformer is credited with establishing the first girls' school in India in 1848? — Savithribai Phule
36. The 'Dev Samaj' laid particular emphasis on the importance of: — Ethical conduct and divine love
37. Who founded the 'Indian Women's University' (SNDT Women's University) in 1916? — D.K. Karve
38. Who was the founder of the Veda Samaj, also known as the Brahmo Samaj of South India? — Sridharalu Naidu
39. Which social reformer is associated with the 'Temple Entry Movement' in Travancore, advocating for the right of lower castes to enter temples? — Ayyankali
40. Who is known as the 'Prophet of New India' and was a key disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa? — Swami Vivekananda
41. Who is widely regarded as the pioneer of the Brahmo Samaj and a key figure in the Bengal Renaissance? — Raja Ram Mohan Roy
42. Who is considered the 'Father of Modern India' and a key figure in the Bengal Renaissance? — Raja Ram Mohan Roy
43. The 'Dharma Sabha' was established in 1830 as a counter-movement to the reforms advocated by: — Raja Ram Mohan Roy
44. The 'Tattvabodhini Sabha', founded by Debendranath Tagore, aimed to propagate the teachings of: — The Vedas and Upanishads
45. The 'Sadharan Brahmo Samaj' was formed as a result of a split within the original Brahmo Samaj, primarily over: — The extent of Western influence and the authority of its founder
46. The 'Ahimsa' and 'Satyagraha' principles, central to Gandhi's social and political reform, were deeply influenced by: — The writings of Leo Tolstoy and the Bhagavad Gita
47. The 'Bhoodan Movement', a voluntary land reform movement, was initiated by whom? — Vinoba Bhave
48. The Theosophical Society, with prominent figures like Annie Besant, aimed to promote: — Spiritual unity of religions and study of comparative religion
49. The Prarthana Samaj, established in Bombay, was primarily focused on which social issue? — Religious reform and monotheism
50. Pandita Ramabai, a prominent social reformer, is known for her work in advocating for: — Widow's rights and education
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