Prarthana Samaj — 7 Modern Indian History PYQs with Answers | UKPSC PYQ Hub

Question 1

Arya Samaj

Accepted Answer

1,4,3,2. Ram Krishna Mission - 1897 Arya Samaj - 1875 Prarthana Samaj - 1867 Brahmo Samaj - 1828 Therefore correct descending order will be- 1,4,3,2

Question 2

Founder of Brahmo Samaj was?

Accepted Answer

Raja Ram Mohan Roy. "Brahmo Samaj" was established by Raja Rammohan Roy in Calcutta in 1828. The Brahmo Samaj was a monotheistic sect of Hinduism.

Question 3

Who among the following said, "A good government is not a substitute of self government"?

Accepted Answer

Swami Dayanand. The above statement is said by Swami Dayanand Saraswati. Dayanand Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj in 1875, an organization that attempted to reform Hinduism.

Question 4

Who among the following was the pioneer of Social and Religious movement in India during 19th Century?

Accepted Answer

Raja Ram Mohan Roy. Raja Ram Mohan Roy was the pioneer of social and religious movements in India during 19th Century. He founded a reform association known as Brahmo Samaj in Calcutta. Raja Ram Mohan Roy was keen to spread the knowledge of Western education in India and bring about greater freedom and equality for women. Raja Ram Mohan Roy was particularly moved by the problems faced by widows, in their lives. He began a campaign against the practice of sati. In 1829, because of his efforts sati was banned.

Question 5

The Social and Religious Reform movements were started from which region?

Accepted Answer

Bengal. The Social and Religious Reform movements were started from Bengal by the efforts of Raja Ram Mohan Roy.

Question 6

Swami Vivekanand participated in the ‘World Parliament of Religions’ in the year ?

Accepted Answer

1893. Swami Vivekanand Participated in the 'World Parliament of Religions" in 1893. It is best known in the United States for his groundbreaking speech in which he introduced Hinduism to America.

Question 7

The Samadhi of Raja Rammohan Roy is in

Accepted Answer

Bristol, England. Raja Ram Mohan Roy died on 27 September 1833 due to Meningitis. He was originally buried in the grounds of Stapleton Grove, on 18 October 1833. He was reburied on 29 may 1843, in a grave at the New Arnos vale cemetery, in Brislington, East Bristol.