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What was the main focus of the Prarthana Samaj in relation to caste?
What was the main focus of the Prarthana Samaj in relation to caste?
What was a common practice among reformers to challenge caste prejudice?
What was a common practice among reformers to challenge caste prejudice?
How did Christian missionaries contribute to social change during the nineteenth century?
How did Christian missionaries contribute to social change during the nineteenth century?
What was the primary objective of the Paramhans Mandali founded in 1840?
What was the primary objective of the Paramhans Mandali founded in 1840?
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Which group played a role in challenging traditional social norms by questioning the injustices of the caste system?
Which group played a role in challenging traditional social norms by questioning the injustices of the caste system?
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How did urbanization impact labor demands during the 19th century in India?
How did urbanization impact labor demands during the 19th century in India?
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Which movement prohibited all forms of idolatry and sacrifice, believed in the Upanishads, and drew upon the ideals of Hinduism and Christianity?
Which movement prohibited all forms of idolatry and sacrifice, believed in the Upanishads, and drew upon the ideals of Hinduism and Christianity?
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Who was one of the main leaders of the Brahmo Samaj?
Who was one of the main leaders of the Brahmo Samaj?
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Which movement was known for its prohibition of criticizing other religious practices and its focus on the Upanishads?
Which movement was known for its prohibition of criticizing other religious practices and its focus on the Upanishads?
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Who founded the Ramakrishna Mission, known for its spiritual and philanthropic activities?
Who founded the Ramakrishna Mission, known for its spiritual and philanthropic activities?
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What movement focused on rationalism and criticized the influence of Sanskrit on women's status?
What movement focused on rationalism and criticized the influence of Sanskrit on women's status?
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Which leader advised against caste distinctions and strived for reform beyond the colonial period?
Which leader advised against caste distinctions and strived for reform beyond the colonial period?
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What was the main focus of the Satnami movement?
What was the main focus of the Satnami movement?
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What sect did Haridas Thakur belong to, and what group did he work among?
What sect did Haridas Thakur belong to, and what group did he work among?
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What was one of the key ideals proclaimed by Shri Narayana Guru for his people in Kerala?
What was one of the key ideals proclaimed by Shri Narayana Guru for his people in Kerala?
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What did Jyotirao Phule set out to challenge in the caste society?
What did Jyotirao Phule set out to challenge in the caste society?
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Which leader came from the Ezhava caste and argued against treating people unequally based on caste differences?
Which leader came from the Ezhava caste and argued against treating people unequally based on caste differences?
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What did the leaders of these movements aim to create among the subordinate castes?
What did the leaders of these movements aim to create among the subordinate castes?
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