Quiz on Kandukuri Veeresalingam

What was Kandukuri Veeresalingam known for?

• Economic development

• Political leadership

• Social reform and literary activism

• Being a famous poet

In which century did Kandukuri Veeresalingam work?

• 18th century

• 19th century

• 20th century

• 21st century

What title was given to Veeresalingam by the British government?

• Mahatma

• Sir

• Pandit

• Rao Bahadur

What was one of the main causes Veeresalingam fought for?

• Animal rights

• Environmental protection

• Women's education

• Child labor

When did Veeresalingam establish a girls' school at Dowlaiswaram?

• 1864

• 1894

• 1874

• 1884

What organization did Veeresalingam form in 1908?

• Women’s Empowerment Group

• Hithakarini School

• Andhra Society

• Telugu Renaissance

What was one of the issues Veeresalingam spoke against?

• Slavery

• Caste discrimination

• Dowry system

• Child marriage

Where was the second girls' school established by Veeresalingam?

• Rajahmundry

• Vijayawada

• Visakhapatnam

• Hyderabad

What method did Veeresalingam use to challenge orthodox leaders?

• Violent protests

• Public debates

• Verses from scriptures

• Political campaigns

What was the main aim of the Hithakarini School?

• Carrying forward socio-cultural reform

• Promoting sports

• Providing vocational training

• Encouraging arts and crafts