Socio-Religious Movements – Questions on Indian History for UPSC Civil Services, SSC etc.
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Q1: Who was the founder of Brahmo Samaj?
- Brahmo Samaj was founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy in 1828 in Calcutta.
- Brahmo Samaj propagated monotheism. Also opposed idolatry, superstitions, Sati.
- Brahmo Samaj worked for reforms in Hindu society
- Previously it was known as Atmiya Sabha
Q2: Who founded the Young Bengal Movement?
- The Young Bengal Movement was founded by Henry Louis Vivian Derozio
- The Young Bengal Movement believed in Truth, reason and Freedom
- It opposed the vices in the society
- It also brought out a journal called as Jnanavesan
Q3: Who founded the Dharma Sabha?
- Dharma Sabha was founded by Radha Kant Deb in 1829 in Calcutta.
- Dharma Sabha was founded in opposition to the Brahmo Samaj
- Dharma Sabha aimed to protect Orthodoxy and opposed liberal reforms
Q4: Who founded the Prarthana Samaj?
- Brahmo Samaj was founded by Atmaram Pandurang in Bombay.
- Govind Ranade and R.G. Bhandarkar were also members of Prarthana Samaj
- Prarthana Samaj worked for the upliftment of women and abolishment of Caste discrimination
- Prarthana Samaj raised voice against religious orthodoxy
Q5: Who founded the Indian Reform Association?
- Indian Reform Association was founded by Keshab Chandra Sen in 1870 in Calcutta
- Indian Reform Association worked to create public opinion against Child Marriage
- Indian Reform Association also worked to legalise Brahmo type of Marriages
Q6: Who founded the Arya Samaj?
- Arya Samaj was founded by Dayanand Saraswati in Bombay in 1875
- Dayanand Saraswati was originally known as Mula Shankar
- The Arya Samaj asserted Hindu faith over other Religions
- The Arya Samaj denounced rites, idolatry, superstitions and Brahminical superstitions
Q7: Who founded the Ramakrishna Mission?
- The Ramakrishna Mission was founded in Bengal in 1897
- Ramakrishna Mission was founded by Swami Vivekananda, originally known as Narendranath Dutta
- Its primary aim wad to revive Hinduism based on ancient India’s religious texts
- Ramakrishna Mission worked for the upliftment of women and was against the caste restrictions and superstitions
Q8: Who founded the Servants of India Society?
- The Servants of India Society was founded by Gopal Krishna Gokhale in 1905 in Bombay
- The Servants of India Society particularly worked to improve conditions of the tribals
- Also, they worked for Famine relief
Q9: Who founded the Social Service League?
- The Social Service League was founded by Narayan Malhar Joshi (N.M Joshi) in 1911
- The Social Service League aimed to improve the condition of common masses
- It opened schools and libraries at various places
Q10: Who founded the Indian Women’s Association?
- Indian Women’s Association was founded by Annie Besant in 1917 in Madras
- It worked for the upliftment of Indian Women
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