Static Quiz 27 February 2024 (Modern Indian History)
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1. Question
He is also known as the Father of Marathi journalism. He was one of the pioneers in Bombay who attacked orthodoxy and tried to reform popular Hinduism.
The above passage refers to?CorrectBalshastri Jambhekar:
He is known as Father of Marathi journalism for his efforts in starting journalism in Marathi language with the first newspaper in the language named ‘Darpan’ in the early days of British Rule in India. He was one of the pioneers in Bombay who attacked orthodoxy and tried to reform popular Hinduism.IncorrectBalshastri Jambhekar:
He is known as Father of Marathi journalism for his efforts in starting journalism in Marathi language with the first newspaper in the language named ‘Darpan’ in the early days of British Rule in India. He was one of the pioneers in Bombay who attacked orthodoxy and tried to reform popular Hinduism. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the Viceroys of India, consider the following statements:
1) He was the first Viceroy of India
2) He establishment of three universities at Calcutta, Madras and Bombay in 1857
3) The Hindu Widows’ Remarriage Act was passed during his tenure.
The above statements refer to?CorrectCharles John Canning, 1st Earl Canning, was an English statesman who was the Governor-General of India and later became the first Viceroy of India when power was transferred from the East India Company to the British Crown following the end of the revolt of 1857.
• One of his first acts was to pass the Hindu Widows’ Remarriage Act, 1856.
• He establishment of three universities at Calcutta, Madras and Bombay in 1857IncorrectCharles John Canning, 1st Earl Canning, was an English statesman who was the Governor-General of India and later became the first Viceroy of India when power was transferred from the East India Company to the British Crown following the end of the revolt of 1857.
• One of his first acts was to pass the Hindu Widows’ Remarriage Act, 1856.
• He establishment of three universities at Calcutta, Madras and Bombay in 1857 - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Who among the following propagated the motto, “One Caste, One Religion, One God for All”?
CorrectSri Narayana Guru: was a spiritual leader and social reformer in India. He led a reform movement against the injustice in the caste-ridden society of Kerala in order to promote spiritual enlightenment and social equality. It was he who propagated the motto, “One Caste, One Religion, One God for All.”
IncorrectSri Narayana Guru: was a spiritual leader and social reformer in India. He led a reform movement against the injustice in the caste-ridden society of Kerala in order to promote spiritual enlightenment and social equality. It was he who propagated the motto, “One Caste, One Religion, One God for All.”
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Who among the following were founders of Congress Socialist Party (CSP)?
1) Ram Manohar Lohia
2) Acharya Narendra Dev
3) Jaiprakash Narayan
4) Minoo Masaani
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectThe Congress Socialist Party (CSP) was a socialist caucus within the Indian National Congress. It was founded in 1934 by Congress members who rejected what they saw as the anti-rational mysticism of Gandhi as well as the sectarian attitude of the Communist Party of India towards the Congress.
• Influenced by Fabianism as well as Marxism-Leninism, the CSP included advocates of armed struggle or sabotage (such as Yusuf Meherally, Jai Prakash Narayan, and Basawon Sinha) as well as those who insisted upon ahimsa or Non-violent resistance (such as Acharya Narendra Deva).
• The CSP advocated decentralized socialism in which co-operatives, trade unions, independent farmers, and local authorities would hold a substantial share of the economic power.
• It was founded in 1934, in Bombay, by Jaiprakash Narayan, Minoo Masaani, Ram Manohar Lohia and Acharya Narendra Dev.IncorrectThe Congress Socialist Party (CSP) was a socialist caucus within the Indian National Congress. It was founded in 1934 by Congress members who rejected what they saw as the anti-rational mysticism of Gandhi as well as the sectarian attitude of the Communist Party of India towards the Congress.
• Influenced by Fabianism as well as Marxism-Leninism, the CSP included advocates of armed struggle or sabotage (such as Yusuf Meherally, Jai Prakash Narayan, and Basawon Sinha) as well as those who insisted upon ahimsa or Non-violent resistance (such as Acharya Narendra Deva).
• The CSP advocated decentralized socialism in which co-operatives, trade unions, independent farmers, and local authorities would hold a substantial share of the economic power.
• It was founded in 1934, in Bombay, by Jaiprakash Narayan, Minoo Masaani, Ram Manohar Lohia and Acharya Narendra Dev. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to Bal Gangadhar Tilak, which of the following statement is incorrect?
CorrectBal Gangadhar Tilak’s Political Life
• Tilak joined the Congress in 1890.
• He was opposed to moderate ways and views and had a more radical and aggressive stance against British rule.
• He was one of the first advocates of Swaraj or self-rule. He gave the slogan, “Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it.” He believed that no progress was possible without self-rule.
• He was one of the founders of the All India Home Rule League, along with Annie Besant and G S Khaparde.
• For his political ideals, Tilak drew heavily from the ancient Hindu scriptures.
• He called for people to be proud of their heritage. He was against the blatant westernisation of society.
• He transformed the simple Ganesh Puja performed at home into a social and public Ganesh festival.Bal Gangadhar Tilak’s Social Views:
• Despite being a nationalist radical leader, Bal Gangadhar Tilak’s social views were conservative.
• He was against Hindu women getting modern education.
• He was opposed to the age of consent bill initially in which the age of marriage of girls was proposed to be raised from 10 to 12. Even though he was okay with this raising of age, he saw this act as interference in the social and religious life of Indians by the British.IncorrectBal Gangadhar Tilak’s Political Life
• Tilak joined the Congress in 1890.
• He was opposed to moderate ways and views and had a more radical and aggressive stance against British rule.
• He was one of the first advocates of Swaraj or self-rule. He gave the slogan, “Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it.” He believed that no progress was possible without self-rule.
• He was one of the founders of the All India Home Rule League, along with Annie Besant and G S Khaparde.
• For his political ideals, Tilak drew heavily from the ancient Hindu scriptures.
• He called for people to be proud of their heritage. He was against the blatant westernisation of society.
• He transformed the simple Ganesh Puja performed at home into a social and public Ganesh festival.Bal Gangadhar Tilak’s Social Views:
• Despite being a nationalist radical leader, Bal Gangadhar Tilak’s social views were conservative.
• He was against Hindu women getting modern education.
• He was opposed to the age of consent bill initially in which the age of marriage of girls was proposed to be raised from 10 to 12. Even though he was okay with this raising of age, he saw this act as interference in the social and religious life of Indians by the British.
