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Which social reformer is known for advocating the abolition of the caste system and promoting widow remarriage in 19th century India?
Which social reformer is known for advocating the abolition of the caste system and promoting widow remarriage in 19th century India?
- Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar (correct)
- Jyotirao Phule
- Annie Besant
- Swami Dayananda Saraswati
Which religious reform movement sought to promote monotheism, rationality, and social equality in 19th century India?
Which religious reform movement sought to promote monotheism, rationality, and social equality in 19th century India?
- Theosophical Society
- Arya Samaj (correct)
- Prarthana Samaj
- Aligarh Movement
Who was the founder of the Brahmo Samaj, a prominent social and religious reform movement in the 19th century?
Who was the founder of the Brahmo Samaj, a prominent social and religious reform movement in the 19th century?
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Dayananda Saraswati
- Swami Vivekananda
- Raja Ram Mohan Roy (correct)
Study Notes
Social Reform in 19th Century India
- The social reformer who advocated for the abolition of the caste system and promoted widow remarriage in 19th century India was none other than Mahatma Jyotirao Phule.
Religious Reform Movement
- The Brahmo Samaj was a prominent social and religious reform movement in 19th century India that sought to promote monotheism, rationality, and social equality.
Founder of Brahmo Samaj
- The founder of the Brahmo Samaj was Raja Ram Mohan Roy, a prominent social and religious reformer in 19th century India.
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Test your knowledge of the social and religious reform movements in 19th century India with this quiz. Learn about the founder of Brahmo Samaj, the advocate for caste system abolition and widow remarriage, and the movement promoting monotheism and social equality.
