Social Reform Movements in India - Question Bank
1. Who was a leading figure in the anti-untouchability campaign and the founder of the 'Bahishkrit Hitakarini Sabha'?
2. The 'Sadharan Brahmo Samaj' was formed as a result of a split within the original Brahmo Samaj, primarily over:
3. Which organization, founded by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, played a pivotal role in the educational and social upliftment of Muslims in British India?
4. The 'Aravipuram Movement' led by Sree Narayana Guru was a direct challenge to:
5. Who established the 'Kashi Vidyapeeth' and 'Wardha Scheme of Basic Education' to promote indigenous education and vocational training?
6. The 'Dev Samaj' laid particular emphasis on the importance of:
7. 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?
8. The 'Social Service League' was founded in 1911 by whom, with the aim of organizing educated people for social work?
9. Which social reformer from Maharashtra was a prominent advocate for widow remarriage and was himself a victim of social ostracism for his reformist views?
10. The 'Tattvabodhini Patrika' was the mouthpiece of which reform organization?
11. Who is known as the 'Prophet of New India' and was a key disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa?
12. The 'Veda Samaj' was established in Madras in 1864, and was influenced by the principles of which other reform movement?
13. Who founded the 'Indian Women's University' (SNDT Women's University) in 1916?
14. The 'Swarajya Party', though primarily political, also advocated for social reforms like:
15. Which social reformer is associated with the 'Temple Entry Movement' in Travancore, advocating for the right of lower castes to enter temples?
16. The 'Bhoodan Movement', a voluntary land reform movement, was initiated by whom?
17. Who established the 'Shri Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam' (SNDP) to uplift the Ezhava community?
18. The 'Ahimsa' and 'Satyagraha' principles, central to Gandhi's social and political reform, were deeply influenced by:
19. Which leader was instrumental in the passage of the Age of Consent Act, 1891, which raised the age of marriage for girls?
20. The 'Tattvabodhini Sabha', founded by Debendranath Tagore, aimed to propagate the teachings of:
21. Who founded the 'Depressed Classes Mission Society of India' in 1901?
22. The 'Dharma Sabha' was established in 1830 as a counter-movement to the reforms advocated by:
23. Which social reformer from Tamil Nadu was a strong advocate for widow remarriage and women's education, and also founded the 'Vedha Samaj'?
24. The 'Nair Service Society' (NSS) was formed in Kerala to improve the social and educational status of which community?
25. Who established the 'Ananda Math', a novel that depicted a sanyasi rebellion and is associated with the song 'Vande Mataram'?
26. The 'Deccan Riots' of the 1870s were primarily a protest by farmers against:
27. Who founded the 'Radical Democratic Party' and was a strong critic of caste and communalism?
28. The 'Vaikom Satyagraha' in Kerala, a significant anti-untouchability movement, was largely inspired by the philosophy of:
29. Which movement, inspired by Swami Vivekananda, aimed at serving humanity and spreading spiritual ideals?
30. Pandita Ramabai, a prominent social reformer, is known for her work in advocating for:
31. The Indian Social Conference, founded in 1887, primarily aimed at:
32. Who founded the Santhal 'Hul' rebellion in 1855-56 against oppressive policies, often seen as an early form of social protest?
33. 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?
34. Who is considered the 'Father of Modern India' and a key figure in the Bengal Renaissance?
35. The 'Young Bengal Movement' was inspired by the teachings of which European thinker?
36. Which social reformer is known for his work against the caste system and for advocating inter-caste marriages in Maharashtra?
37. The Widow Remarriage Association was founded by whom in 1850?
38. Kandukuri Veeresalingam Pantulu was a prominent social reformer from which region of India?
39. Which movement, led by Sree Narayana Guru, advocated for the equality and self-respect of the Ezhava community in Kerala?
40. Who was the founder of the Veda Samaj, also known as the Brahmo Samaj of South India?
41. The Theosophical Society, with prominent figures like Annie Besant, aimed to promote:
42. Which social reformer is credited with establishing the first girls' school in India in 1848?
43. The Dev Samaj, established by Pandit Shiv Narayan Agnihotri, emphasized which core principles?
44. Who founded the Servants of India Society, dedicated to social service and upliftment of the poor?
45. The Aligarh Movement, led by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, primarily focused on modernizing education for which community?
46. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar is most famously associated with which significant social reform?
47. Which movement, founded by Jyotirao Phule, aimed at uplifting the lower castes and promoting social equality?
48. Swami Dayananda Saraswati founded which important socio-religious reform movement in India?
49. The Prarthana Samaj, established in Bombay, was primarily focused on which social issue?
50. Who is widely regarded as the pioneer of the Brahmo Samaj and a key figure in the Bengal Renaissance?