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What was one significant reason for the change in social discussions and debates from the early nineteenth century?
What was one significant reason for the change in social discussions and debates from the early nineteenth century?
- Expansion of the caste system
- Development of new forms of communication like books and newspapers (correct)
- Introduction of social media platforms
- Invention of printing machines
What group considered themselves as 'upper castes' in most regions?
What group considered themselves as 'upper castes' in most regions?
- Brahmans and Kshatriyas (correct)
- Untouchables
- Vaishyas and Shudras
- Peasants and artisans
Who founded a reform association known as the Brahmo Sabha (later known as the Brahmo Samaj) in Calcutta?
Who founded a reform association known as the Brahmo Sabha (later known as the Brahmo Samaj) in Calcutta?
- Raja Rammohun Roy (correct)
- Rani Lakshmibai
- Raja Ram Singh
- Mahatma Gandhi
What was the perception of the upper castes towards those at the lowest rung of society?
What was the perception of the upper castes towards those at the lowest rung of society?
What played a significant role in enabling ordinary people to participate in debates and discussions about social customs and practices?
What played a significant role in enabling ordinary people to participate in debates and discussions about social customs and practices?
What was the practice of sati seen as by the European artists?
What was the practice of sati seen as by the European artists?
What rights did women have in terms of marriage two hundred years ago?
What rights did women have in terms of marriage two hundred years ago?
What were women's rights to property like two hundred years ago?
What were women's rights to property like two hundred years ago?
What was the common age for marriage for most children two hundred years ago?
What was the common age for marriage for most children two hundred years ago?
What was the perception of widows who chose death by burning themselves on the funeral pyre of their husbands?
What was the perception of widows who chose death by burning themselves on the funeral pyre of their husbands?
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