Evolution of 19th and 20th Century Socio-Political movements in Tamil Nadu TNPSC Group 1 Questions

Evolution of 19th and 20th Century Socio-Political movements in Tamil Nadu MCQ Questions

13.
Who was Swami Shradhananda?
A.
a disciple of Swami Vivekananda
B.
one who caused a split in he Brahmo Samaj of India
C.
one who caused a split in the Arya Samaj
D.
founder of Samathuva Samajam.
ANSWER :
C. one who caused a split in the Arya Samaj
14.
Whose campaign and work led to the enactment of Widow Remarriage Reform Act of 1856?
A.
Iswar chandra Vidyasagar
B.
Raja Rammohan Roy
C.
Annie Besant
D.
Jyotiba Phule
ANSWER :
A. Iswar chandra Vidyasagar
15.

i) Prarthana Samaj was founded by Dr. Atma Ram Pandurang

ii) Prarthana Samaj encouraged interdining and inter-caste marriage

iii) Jyotiba Phule worked for the upliftment of men.

iv) Prarthana Samaj had it’s origin in the Punjab.

A.

i) is correct

B.

ii) is correct

C.

i) and ii) are correct

D.

iii) and iv) are correct

ANSWER :

C. i) and ii) are correct

16.
Whose voice was Rast Goftar?
A.
Parsi Movement
B.
Aligarh Movement
C.
Ramakrishna Mission
D.
Dravida Mahajana Sabha
ANSWER :
A. Parsi Movement
17.

i) Raja Rammohan Roy preached monotheism

ii) He encouraged idolatry

iii) He published tracts condemning social evils

iv) Raja Rammohan Roy was supported by Governor General William Bentinck

A.

i) is correct

B.

i) and ii) are correct

C.

i), ii) and iii) are correct

D.

i), iii) and iv) are correct

ANSWER :

D. i), iii) and iv) are correct

18.

Assertion: Jyotiba Phule opened orphanages and homes for widows

Reason: Jyotiba Phule opposed child marriage and supported widow remarriage

A.

Assertion is correct but reason is not apt to the assertion

B.

Assertion is correct and the reason is apt to the assertion

C.

Both are wrong

D.

Reason is correct but assertion is irrelevant

ANSWER :

B. Assertion is correct and the reason is apt to the assertion