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Which groups were considered 'upper castes' in most regions?
Which groups were considered 'upper castes' in most regions?
- Labourers and untouchables
- Peasants and artisans
- Vaishyas and Shudras
- Brahmans and Kshatriyas (correct)
What was the status of the groups at the lowest rung of the caste system?
What was the status of the groups at the lowest rung of the caste system?
- Allowed to enter temples freely
- Considered superior by the upper castes
- Treated as 'untouchables' and inferior human beings (correct)
- Had access to all resources of the upper castes
What restrictions were placed on the 'untouchables' by the upper castes?
What restrictions were placed on the 'untouchables' by the upper castes?
- Restricted from entering temples and using common water sources (correct)
- Could draw water from wells used by upper castes
- Bathed in ponds where upper castes bathed
- Allowed equal access to temple entry
What new forms of communication emerged in the early nineteenth century?
What new forms of communication emerged in the early nineteenth century?
Why did debates about social customs and practices take on a new character in the early nineteenth century?
Why did debates about social customs and practices take on a new character in the early nineteenth century?
What contributed to the slow change in social norms and perceptions over the nineteenth and twentieth centuries?
What contributed to the slow change in social norms and perceptions over the nineteenth and twentieth centuries?
What was the main goal of the Paramhans Mandali founded in Bombay in 1840?
What was the main goal of the Paramhans Mandali founded in Bombay in 1840?
What approach did some reformers take to challenge caste prejudices during secret meetings?
What approach did some reformers take to challenge caste prejudices during secret meetings?
How did Christian missionaries contribute to challenging the caste system in the 19th century?
How did Christian missionaries contribute to challenging the caste system in the 19th century?
Why did some poor individuals leave their villages to seek opportunities in cities during the 19th century?
Why did some poor individuals leave their villages to seek opportunities in cities during the 19th century?
What types of labor were in demand due to urban development during the 19th century?
What types of labor were in demand due to urban development during the 19th century?
How did some reformers challenge caste norms through their actions in the 19th century?
How did some reformers challenge caste norms through their actions in the 19th century?
What was the main objective of the associations like Sanatan Dharma Sabhas and Bharat Dharma Mahamandal?
What was the main objective of the associations like Sanatan Dharma Sabhas and Bharat Dharma Mahamandal?
Why does caste continue to be a contentious issue even today?
Why does caste continue to be a contentious issue even today?
Which movement emerged as one of the most significant challenges to caste during the colonial era?
Which movement emerged as one of the most significant challenges to caste during the colonial era?
What was the stance of the Brahmo Samaj regarding criticizing other religious practices?
What was the stance of the Brahmo Samaj regarding criticizing other religious practices?
How did Periyar view the impact of Sanskrit association on women in his writings?
How did Periyar view the impact of Sanskrit association on women in his writings?
What was a core belief of the Brahmo Samaj regarding religious practices?
What was a core belief of the Brahmo Samaj regarding religious practices?
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