Daily Quiz – 17th Apr 2024 By adminApril 20, 2024Quiz Daily Quiz - 17th Apr 2024 Daily Quiz - 17th Apr 2024 1 / 5 A great reformer of the 19th century India, he fought for the conditions of women and the lower castes and was himself subjected to child marriage. He opened the first of its kind society for prohibition of infanticide and to help the rape survivor. He was greatly inspired by the ideas of Thomas Paine in The Rights of Man and was titled as Mahatma. Which of the below personalities is being referred to in the paragraph above? Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar Jyotiba Phule B. M. Malabari D. K. Karve Option B is correct: Jyotiba Phule was born in the Mali community in Maharashtra and fought against the caste system, social inequality, and the rule by the upper caste brahmin community. He was given the title of Mahatma for his social service. He founded the Satyasodhak Samaj in 1873 to promote amongst the lower castes and the women. He authored Gulamgiri, Sarvajanik Satyadharma, and Tritiya Ratna. He opened a home for the destitute and widow women in 1854. He was married to Savitri bai Phule at the age of thirteen and was influenced by the ideas of Thomas Paine’s book” The Rights of Man”. Option B is correct: Jyotiba Phule was born in the Mali community in Maharashtra and fought against the caste system, social inequality, and the rule by the upper caste brahmin community. He was given the title of Mahatma for his social service. He founded the Satyasodhak Samaj in 1873 to promote amongst the lower castes and the women. He authored Gulamgiri, Sarvajanik Satyadharma, and Tritiya Ratna. He opened a home for the destitute and widow women in 1854. He was married to Savitri bai Phule at the age of thirteen and was influenced by the ideas of Thomas Paine’s book” The Rights of Man”. 2 / 5 Consider the following pairs: Organization Associated personalities Native Improvement Society - Balshastri Jambedkar Deccan Education Society - Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar Social Service League - Dadoba Pandurang Seva Sadan - B. M. MalabariWhich of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? 1 and 3 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 4 only 2 and 4 only Statement 1 is correct: Balshastri Jambedkar was regarded as the pioneer of social reform through Journalism. He is regarded as the father of Marathi Journalism. He fought against Brahmanical domination and started newspapers: Darpan (1832) and Digdarshan (1840). He founded the Bombay Native General Library and started the Native Improvement Society.Statement 2 is incorrect: Gopal Ganesh Agarkar was a social reformer from Maharashtra who co-founded the Deccan Education Society. He spoke in favor of human reason and discarded the false glorification of the past. He was the co-founder of the New English School, the Deccan Education Society, and the Fergusson College. He was also the first editor of Kesari (Marathi newspaper started by Lokmanya Tilak) and started a Periodical: Sudharak.Statement 3 is incorrect: Social Service League was founded by Narayan Malhar Joshi in Bombay to ensure better social conditions and reform of the society. He also founded the All-India Trade Union Congress in 1920.Statement 4 is correct: B. M. Malabari was a parsi reformer who advocated to the cause of widow remarriage and abolition of child marriage. He led to the formation of Seva Sadan that catered to women from all sorts of castes and creeds and provided help to those who suffered exploitation and destitution. He was also the editor of Indian Spectator, an English language newspaper. He played an important role in the passage of the Age of Consent Act, 1891. Statement 1 is correct: Balshastri Jambedkar was regarded as the pioneer of social reform through Journalism. He is regarded as the father of Marathi Journalism. He fought against Brahmanical domination and started newspapers: Darpan (1832) and Digdarshan (1840). He founded the Bombay Native General Library and started the Native Improvement Society.Statement 2 is incorrect: Gopal Ganesh Agarkar was a social reformer from Maharashtra who co-founded the Deccan Education Society. He spoke in favor of human reason and discarded the false glorification of the past. He was the co-founder of the New English School, the Deccan Education Society, and the Fergusson College. He was also the first editor of Kesari (Marathi newspaper started by Lokmanya Tilak) and started a Periodical: Sudharak.Statement 3 is incorrect: Social Service League was founded by Narayan Malhar Joshi in Bombay to ensure better social conditions and reform of the society. He also founded the All-India Trade Union Congress in 1920.Statement 4 is correct: B. M. Malabari was a parsi reformer who advocated to the cause of widow remarriage and abolition of child marriage. He led to the formation of Seva Sadan that catered to women from all sorts of castes and creeds and provided help to those who suffered exploitation and destitution. He was also the editor of Indian Spectator, an English language newspaper. He played an important role in the passage of the Age of Consent Act, 1891. 3 / 5 Consider the following literary works: Gulamgiri Darpan Tritiya Ratna Kavya PhuleWhich of the above-mentioned works are the creations of Jyotiba Phule? 1, 2, and 3 only 2, 3, and 4 only 1 and 3 only 1 and 4 only Option C is correct: Jyotiba Phule was born in the Mali community in Maharashtra and fought against the caste system, social inequality, and the domination by the upper caste Brahmin community. He was given the title of Mahatma for his social service. He founded the Satyasodhak Samaj in 1873 to promote the welfare of the lower castes and the women. He authored Gulamgiri, Sarvajanik Satyadharma, and Tritiya Ratna. He opened a home for the destitute and widow women in 1854. Darpan was a newspaper started by Balshastri Jambedkar in 1832. He is regarded as the pioneer of social reform through journalism. Kavya Phule was written by Savitribai Phule, wife of Jyotirao Phule.She is regarded as the first female teacher of India and the mother of Indian feminism. Option C is correct: Jyotiba Phule was born in the Mali community in Maharashtra and fought against the caste system, social inequality, and the domination by the upper caste Brahmin community. He was given the title of Mahatma for his social service. He founded the Satyasodhak Samaj in 1873 to promote the welfare of the lower castes and the women. He authored Gulamgiri, Sarvajanik Satyadharma, and Tritiya Ratna. He opened a home for the destitute and widow women in 1854. Darpan was a newspaper started by Balshastri Jambedkar in 1832. He is regarded as the pioneer of social reform through journalism. Kavya Phule was written by Savitribai Phule, wife of Jyotirao Phule.She is regarded as the first female teacher of India and the mother of Indian feminism. 4 / 5 With reference to the socio-religious awakening in India, consider the following statements: While Prarthana Sabha was aimed at the reform of the society, Paramhansa Mandali focused on the religious reforms. Prarthana Sabha acquired an all India reach while Paramhansa Mandali was mainly confined to Maharashtra. Mahadeo Govind Ranade was associated with both the Prarthana Sabha and the Paramhansa Mandali.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 Statement 1 is correct: Prarthana Samaj was founded by Atmaram Pandurang with the help of Keshab Chandra Sen in Maharashtra in 1867 to fight against caste and communal barriers regarding orthodox Hindus, caste system, etc. It was more concerned with the issues of social reforms than that of religious reforms in the society. Paramhansa Mandali was formed by Dadoba Pandurang, Mehtaji Durgaram in 1849 in Maharashtra. It initially began as a secret society and to reform the Hindu religion and the society in general. Hence, it focused on religious reforms.Statement 2 is correct: It was due to the efforts of M. G. Ranade that the Prarthana Samaj attained an all-India character. He joined the Samaj in 1870. While the Paramhansa Mandali was confined to Maharashtra with its branches in Poona, Satara and other towns of Maharashtra.Statement 3 is incorrect: Mahadev Govind Ranade was associated with Prarthana sabha and not with Paramhansa Mandali. He along with D. K. Karve founded the Widow Remarriage Movement and the Widows’ Home Association. Statement 1 is correct: Prarthana Samaj was founded by Atmaram Pandurang with the help of Keshab Chandra Sen in Maharashtra in 1867 to fight against caste and communal barriers regarding orthodox Hindus, caste system, etc. It was more concerned with the issues of social reforms than that of religious reforms in the society. Paramhansa Mandali was formed by Dadoba Pandurang, Mehtaji Durgaram in 1849 in Maharashtra. It initially began as a secret society and to reform the Hindu religion and the society in general. Hence, it focused on religious reforms.Statement 2 is correct: It was due to the efforts of M. G. Ranade that the Prarthana Samaj attained an all-India character. He joined the Samaj in 1870. While the Paramhansa Mandali was confined to Maharashtra with its branches in Poona, Satara and other towns of Maharashtra.Statement 3 is incorrect: Mahadev Govind Ranade was associated with Prarthana sabha and not with Paramhansa Mandali. He along with D. K. Karve founded the Widow Remarriage Movement and the Widows’ Home Association. 5 / 5 Consider the following statements: Debendranath Tagore was a rationalist who radically supported inter-caste marriages. Sadharan Brahma Samaj was referred to Debendranath Tagore’s Samaj post-split. The failure of the Young Bengal Movement is attributed to the radical ideas.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 only 3 only 2 and 3 only 1 only Statement 1 is incorrect: Debendranath Tagore was a social reformer who joined the Brahmo Samaj in 1842. Earlier, he headed the Tattvabodhini Sabha formed in 1839 and Tattavabodhini Patrika. He was in favor of Widow remarriage, women education and opposed practices like polygamy. He was not radical in his approach.Statement 2 is incorrect: Debendranath Tagore appointed Keshab Chandra Sen as the acharya of Brahmo Samaj in 1858. However, due to Sen’s radical views on caste and inter-caste marriages, he was removed from Acharya's position in 1865. Keshab founded the Brahmo Samaj of India in 1865 and the Samaj under Debendranath Tagore was referred to as the Adi Brahmo Samaj. Sadharan Brahmo Samaj was founded by Ananda Mohan Bose, Shibchandra Deb, Umesh Chandra Deb who were followers of Keshab Chandra Sen but were later disillusioned by his teachings.Statement 3 is correct: Young Bengal Movement was led by Henry Vivian Derozio in Bengal. This movement was inspired by the ideas of French revolution and favoured free thinking and rationality. It was too radical for that time and hence did not find any effect on the masses. Henry Vivian Derozio was an anglo Indian who was regarded as the first poet of modern India. He was the teacher at Hindu College from 1826 -1831. Statement 1 is incorrect: Debendranath Tagore was a social reformer who joined the Brahmo Samaj in 1842. Earlier, he headed the Tattvabodhini Sabha formed in 1839 and Tattavabodhini Patrika. He was in favor of Widow remarriage, women education and opposed practices like polygamy. He was not radical in his approach.Statement 2 is incorrect: Debendranath Tagore appointed Keshab Chandra Sen as the acharya of Brahmo Samaj in 1858. However, due to Sen’s radical views on caste and inter-caste marriages, he was removed from Acharya's position in 1865. Keshab founded the Brahmo Samaj of India in 1865 and the Samaj under Debendranath Tagore was referred to as the Adi Brahmo Samaj. Sadharan Brahmo Samaj was founded by Ananda Mohan Bose, Shibchandra Deb, Umesh Chandra Deb who were followers of Keshab Chandra Sen but were later disillusioned by his teachings.Statement 3 is correct: Young Bengal Movement was led by Henry Vivian Derozio in Bengal. This movement was inspired by the ideas of French revolution and favoured free thinking and rationality. It was too radical for that time and hence did not find any effect on the masses. Henry Vivian Derozio was an anglo Indian who was regarded as the first poet of modern India. He was the teacher at Hindu College from 1826 -1831. Your score isThe average score is 26% 0% Restart quiz