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Question
Answer the following question briefly:
Write a short note on the Jyotiba Phule
Solution
Jyotirao Govindrao Phule and his wife, Savitribai Phule, were dedicated social reformers in Maharashtra. Jyotirao was popularly known as Mahatma Phule. He challenged the superiority of the Brahmanas and the authority of the scriptures. He took up the cause of the low-caste members of society. He organized Satyashodhak Samaj in 1873 to mobilize the low-caste members and oppressed sections of society in a movement for equality. He also pressed for the education of girls.
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The most ardent follower of Ramakrishna Paramahansa was ______, later known as ______.
Match the Column:
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Raja Ram Mohan Roy | (a) Ramakrishna Mission |
| 2. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar | (b) Arya Samaj |
| 3. Dayanand Saraswati | (c) Prarthana Samaj |
| 4. Swami Vivekananda | (d) ban on sati |
| 5. Mahadev Govind Ranade | (e) widow remarriage |
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______________ founded the Arya Samaj in 1875.
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Who established the Ramakrishna Mission and why?
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With reference to Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, an outstanding social and religious reformer, discuss his contribution in the following field:
Women’s education
Answer the following question briefly:
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The Aligarh Movement
State whether the following statement is True or False:
Raja Rammohan Roy’s religious beliefs were based on the Bible.
