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Question
State any two issues that the socio-religious reform movements worked for.
Solution
- Social Sphere: The impact of Western education led to a logical and scientific approach to life. In the social sphere, these movements worked to abolish the caste system, child marriage, dowry system, purdah system, sati, and infanticide.
- Religious Sphere: In the religious sphere, these reform movements fought against religious superstitions. They attacked idol worship, polytheism, and the hereditary priesthood. These movements also fought for individual freedom and social equality.
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