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    Raja Rammohan Roy said these as social evils !

    • Women seeing TV
    • Women not working at home
    • Women infanticide, polygamy, purdah, child marriage etc..
    • Women wearing jeans
    • Women playing cricket or hockey
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This quiz assesses knowledge of social reform movements in India, focusing on figures like Raja Rammohan Roy and Pandita Ramabai.

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  • 2. 

    Raja Rammohan Roy wanted women to have equal rights in their parents property.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Raja Rammohan Roy advocated for women to have equal rights in their parents' property. He was a social reformer who fought against various social issues, including the inequality faced by women. He believed in empowering women and granting them the same rights and opportunities as men, including the right to inherit property from their parents. This aligns with his overall goal of promoting gender equality and challenging the prevailing societal norms that marginalized women.

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  • 3. 

    Raja Rammohan Roy felt men are superior to women?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Raja Rammohan Roy was a social reformer who advocated for gender equality and women's rights. He strongly believed in the empowerment of women and fought against practices such as Sati and child marriage. He established the Brahmo Samaj, which promoted education and equal rights for both men and women. Therefore, it is incorrect to say that Raja Rammohan Roy felt men are superior to women.

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  • 4. 

    Who contributed for teh child marriage abolition?

    • Dr. ambedkar

    • Gandhiji

    • Raja Rammohan roy, Easwar Chandra Vidyasagar and others

    • Dr. Radhakrishnan

    • Pandita Ramabai

    Correct Answer
    A. Raja Rammohan roy, Easwar Chandra Vidyasagar and others
    Explanation
    Raja Rammohan Roy, Easwar Chandra Vidyasagar, and others contributed to the abolition of child marriage. These social reformers played a significant role in raising awareness about the harmful effects of child marriage and advocating for its eradication. They worked towards changing societal norms and promoting education for girls, which helped in challenging the practice of child marriage. Their efforts were instrumental in bringing about legal reforms and creating a more inclusive and equitable society.

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  • 5. 

    Pandita Ramabai started a Samaj called..

    • Arya Mall Samaj

    • Arya Mahila Samaj

    • Arya Bhalla Samaj

    • Arya Tallisma Samaj

    • Arya Seva Samaj

    Correct Answer
    A. Arya Mahila Samaj
    Explanation
    Pandita Ramabai started a Samaj called Arya Mahila Samaj.

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  • 6. 

    What is sati?

    • The husband should die after the wife dies

    • The wife should die after husband dies

    • Both should die at the same time

    • The wife should jump into husbands creamtion fire

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. The wife should jump into husbands creamtion fire
    Explanation
    Sati is a historical practice in which a widow self-immolates or jumps into her husband's funeral pyre after his death. This practice was prevalent in certain cultures in the past. The answer "The wife should jump into husband's cremation fire" accurately describes the act of sati, where the wife sacrifices her life by immolating herself in her husband's funeral pyre.

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  • 7. 

    Pandita Ramabai's father name was..

    • Ravi Shastri

    • Kapil Dev

    • Anant Srini

    • Anant Shastri Dongra

    • Dhoni

    Correct Answer
    A. Anant Shastri Dongra
    Explanation
    Pandita Ramabai's father's name was Anant Shastri Dongra.

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  • 8. 

    Which govt banned sati in 1829

    • American govt

    • Indian govt.

    • British govt.

    • Pakistan govt.

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. British govt.
    Explanation
    The British government banned sati in 1829. Sati was a practice in which widows were expected to immolate themselves on their husband's funeral pyre. The British, who were ruling India at the time, considered this practice to be inhumane and barbaric. They passed the Bengal Sati Regulation Act in 1829, which made sati illegal and punishable by law. This decision was met with resistance from some sections of Indian society, but it ultimately led to the abolition of this cruel tradition.

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  • 9. 

    Pandita Ramabai was born in

    • 1856

    • 1857

    • 1858

    • 1583

    • 1859

    Correct Answer
    A. 1858
    Explanation
    Pandita Ramabai was born in 1858.

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  • 10. 

    In which year banning of sati came into effect

    • 1826

    • 1827

    • 1829

    • 1830

    • 1831

    Correct Answer
    A. 1829
    Explanation
    In 1829, the banning of sati came into effect. Sati was a practice in which a widow would self-immolate on her husband's funeral pyre. This practice was prevalent in certain parts of India. The British colonial government, under the leadership of Governor-General Lord William Bentinck, passed a regulation in 1829 that declared sati illegal and punishable by law. This legislation was a significant step towards the abolition of this harmful and discriminatory practice.

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  • 11. 

    Legislation of widow remarriage reform was effected in the year..

    • 1956

    • 1856

    • 1586

    • 1832

    • 1854

    Correct Answer
    A. 1856
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1856. This was the year when legislation for widow remarriage reform was enacted. This legislation aimed to address the social stigma and discrimination faced by widows in society and allowed them to remarry. By legalizing widow remarriage, this reform sought to empower widows and provide them with the opportunity to start a new life after the death of their spouse.

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  • 12. 

    Pandita Ramabai died in

    • 1922

    • 1923

    • 1925

    • 1822

    • 1985

    Correct Answer
    A. 1922
    Explanation
    Pandita Ramabai died in 1922.

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  • 13. 

    In which century the child mariage was practiced?

    • 20th century

    • 18th century

    • 19th century

    • 21st century

    • 17th century

    Correct Answer
    A. 19th century
    Explanation
    Child marriage was practiced in the 19th century. During this time period, it was common for young girls to be married off at a very early age, often before reaching puberty. This practice was prevalent in many parts of the world, including Europe, Asia, and Africa. Child marriage was often driven by cultural and societal norms, as well as economic considerations. However, in recent years, there has been a global effort to eradicate child marriage due to its negative impact on the rights and well-being of children.

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  • 14. 

    In which age teh female child was married to a male under child marraige.

    • 7-8 years

    • 8-9years

    • 10-12years

    • 12-13years

    • 45-48 years

    Correct Answer
    A. 7-8 years
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 7-8 years. Child marriage refers to the marriage of a child, typically under the age of 18. In this case, the female child was married to a male at a very young age, between 7-8 years old. Child marriage is considered a violation of human rights and is associated with numerous negative consequences for the child, including health risks, limited education opportunities, and increased vulnerability to violence and abuse.

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  • 15. 

    In which year Declaration of slavery became illegal......

    • 1845

    • 1842

    • 1843

    • 1875

    • 1888

    Correct Answer
    A. 1843
    Explanation
    In 1843, the Declaration of slavery became illegal. This means that any form of slavery, whether it be the ownership, buying, or selling of individuals as property, was prohibited by law. This was a significant step towards the abolition of slavery and the recognition of the rights and dignity of all individuals, regardless of their race or background.

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  • 16. 

    Pandita Ramabai came back to India and started an organisation at Bombay..

    • Ramabai Sadan

    • Mahila Sadan

    • Sharada-Sadan

    • Pandita-Sadan

    • Seva-Sadan

    Correct Answer
    A. Sharada-Sadan
    Explanation
    Pandita Ramabai returned to India and established an organization in Bombay. The name of this organization is Sharada-Sadan.

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  • 17. 

    Pandita Ramabai sarted a organisation in USA its name is..

    • Seva Assocaition

    • Samaj Association

    • Mahila Association

    • Pandita Associaion

    • Ramabai Association

    Correct Answer
    A. Ramabai Association
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Ramabai Association because the question asks for the name of the organization started by Pandita Ramabai in the USA. The other options (Seva Association, Samaj Association, Mahila Association, and Pandita Association) do not match the given information.

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  • 18. 

    In which year the Christian Missionaries came to India?

    • 1676

    • 1576

    • 1876

    • 1976

    • 1878

    Correct Answer
    A. 1576
    Explanation
    In 1576, Christian Missionaries came to India. This marked the beginning of Christian influence and the spread of Christianity in the country. The arrival of the missionaries had a significant impact on the religious and cultural landscape of India, leading to the establishment of churches and the conversion of some individuals to Christianity.

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  • 19. 

    Periyar started a movement in Tamil Nadu in

    • 1925

    • 1985

    • 1932

    • 1956

    • 1999

    Correct Answer
    A. 1925
    Explanation
    Periyar started a movement in Tamil Nadu in 1925.

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  • 20. 

    Marriage age of girls raised to 14 and boys to 18 in which year and under what act?

    • 1827 under sharda act

    • 1873 under sharda act

    • 1865 under sharda act

    • 1888 under talsma act

    • 1985 under indira gandhi act

    Correct Answer
    A. 1827 under sharda act
    Explanation
    In 1827, the Sharda Act was implemented, which raised the marriage age for girls to 14 and for boys to 18. This act aimed to protect the rights and well-being of young girls by preventing child marriages.

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  • 21. 

    The two chirtian mIssionaries came to Calcutaa were..

    • Father St.Thomas and Father St. Andrew

    • Father Philip and Father Anne Mary

    • Father Alexandr and Father Mary Ann Cooke

    • Father Peter Dias and Father Anthony

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Father Peter Dias and Father Anthony
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Father Peter Dias and Father Anthony. This can be inferred from the given options where Father Peter Dias and Father Anthony are the only pair of missionaries mentioned.

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  • 22. 

    Legislation of inter-caste marriages came into effect in

    • 1888

    • 1869

    • 1875

    • 1877

    • 1872

    Correct Answer
    A. 1872
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1872. This means that legislation allowing inter-caste marriages was enacted in the year 1872.

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