Indian Social Reform Movements

The video tutorial covers the social and religious reformation movements in India during the 19th century. It includes fill-in-the-blank exercises, discussions on the preachings of Brahma Samaj, Dayananda Saraswati's call to return to the Vedas, and the reforms propagated by Satya Shodhak Samaj. The objectives of the Aligarh Movement and the vision of the Ramakrishna Mission are analyzed. Swami Vivekananda's influence on the youth and Annie Besant's contributions to Indian culture and the independence struggle are also highlighted.

What is the 19th century in India often referred to as?

• The Era of Industrialization

• The Period of Indian Renaissance

• The Age of Enlightenment

• The Time of Great Wars

Who was the founder of the Prarthana Samaj?

• Mahatma Jyotiba Phule

• Swami Vivekananda

• Atmarama Panduranga

• Raja Ram Mohan Rai

What was a key teaching of the Brahma Samaj?

• Promotion of idol worship

• Encouragement of monotheism

• Support for the priestly class

• Advocacy for polytheism

What did the Satya Sodak Samaj strongly oppose?

• Gender equality

• Untouchability

• Freedom of speech

• Religious harmony

What was a primary goal of the Aligarh Movement?

• To promote only Eastern ideas

• To transform Muslim society through education

• To oppose Western education

• To support the National Congress

What was the main objective of the Ramakrishna Mission?

• To spread the message of religious equality

• To promote idol worship

• To focus solely on Western education

• To support only Hinduism

How did Swami Vivekananda inspire the youth?

• By advocating for isolationism

• By discouraging national pride

• By emphasizing the importance of social service

• By promoting only prayer and yoga

What did Annie Besant contribute to in India?

• The Mughal Dynasty

• The British Empire

• The Theosophical Society

• The Industrial Revolution

What movement did Annie Besant start?

• The Non-Cooperation Movement

• The Home Rule Movement

• The Civil Disobedience Movement

• The Quit India Movement

What was Swami Vivekananda's message at the Chicago Conference?

• All religions are true

• Western religions are superior

• All religions are false

• Only Hinduism is true