Question 1

Poona part was signed between Congress and

Accepted Answer

The Poona Pact was an agreement between Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to reserve seats for the depressed classes (now known as Scheduled Castes) in the Provincial legislatures, within the general electorate.

Question 2

Sri Aurobindo Ghosh was

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Sri Aurobindo Ghosh was indeed a multifaceted personality who made significant contributions as a metaphysician, exploring the realms of spirituality and philosophy; as a poet, crafting profound and insightful poetry; and as a systematic thinker, developing a comprehensive vision on human progress and spiritual evolution. Therefore, all of the options accurately describe different aspects of his contributions and legacy.

Question 3

Name the scholar who rebelled against oppressions and repressions by the upper castes.

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Vivekananda was a scholar who rebelled against oppressions and repressions by the upper castes.

Question 4

Who was a believer in moderation with regard to social change?

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Vivekananda believed in a balanced approach to social reform, advocating for spiritual development alongside social change, emphasizing the importance of moderation.

Question 5

Identify the Philosopher who remarked that "it is mockery to offer religion to a starving man"

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Swami Vivekananda, a key figure in the introduction of Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world, made this remark to emphasize the importance of addressing basic human needs before spiritual teachings.

Question 6

Whose theory of Social change was based on the Indian conception of history?

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Vivekananda's theory of social change was based on the Indian conception of history, which emphasizes the cyclical nature of time and the importance of spiritual development.

Question 7

Name the Philosopher who wrote that all material property was a social trust.

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Gandhi wrote about the concept that all material property should be considered a social trust, emphasizing the idea that wealth should be distributed in a way that benefits society as a whole.

Question 8

'Guilty men of India's Partition'is a work by:

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The book "Guilty Men of India's Partition" was written by Ram Manohar Lohia.

Question 9

The trio Lal- Bal- Pal , Bal represents

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Bal in the trio Lal-Bal-Pal refers to Bal Gangadhar Tilak, a prominent leader in the Indian independence movement.

Question 10

The trio Lal- Bal- Pal , Pal represents

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Bipin Chandra Pal was the figure represented by "Pal" in the famous trio Lal-Bal-Pal, which also included Lala Lajpat Rai ("Lal") and Bal Gangadhar Tilak ("Bal"). These leaders were prominent figures in the Indian independence movement in the early 20th century, advocating for Swaraj or self-rule.

Question 11

Who is popularly known as ' Lokmanya'

Accepted Answer

Bal Gangadhar Tilak was popularly known as 'Lokmanya,' a title that reflects the immense respect and admiration he garnered among the Indian populace for his role in the freedom struggle.

Question 12

Who said ,'Swaraj is my birth right' ?

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Bal Gangadhar Tilak famously proclaimed, "Swaraj is my birthright, and I shall have it," emphasizing the right to self-rule for Indians during the freedom struggle against British rule.

Question 13

Who called Gandhi'Mahatma'

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Rabindranath Tagore is credited with bestowing the title 'Mahatma' on Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, which means 'great soul.'

Question 14

Who is called as the 'father of Indian unrest'

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Bal Gangadhar Tilak was given the title 'Father of Indian Unrest' by the British colonial authorities due to his intense activism for Indian self-rule. His aggressive stance and actions against British rule in India led to this characterization.

Question 15

Where did M.K.Gandhi experiment "Sathyagraha' in India first?

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Gandhi first experimented with Satyagraha in Champaran, Bihar, in 1917, to address the grievances of indigo farmers who were being exploited by British planters.

Question 16

Who scolded Gandhi as ' a half-naked fakkir'?

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Winston Churchill famously referred to Mahatma Gandhi as a "half-naked fakir" in a disparaging manner, reflecting his disdain for Gandhi's method of peaceful protest and his simple lifestyle during the struggle for Indian independence.

Question 17

Brahma Samaj was founded by:

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Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Brahmo Samaj in 1828, aiming at reforming the societal practices of the time, particularly in the context of Hinduism.

Question 18

Who was the contemporary of Hegel:

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Raja Ram Mohan Roy (1772–1833) was a contemporary of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1770–1831). Both were prominent figures in the early 19th century, with Roy being a key figure in the Bengal Renaissance in India and Hegel being a major German philosopher.

Question 19

Raja Ram Mohan Roy was born in

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The answer of Raja Ram Mohan Roy was born in
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Question 20

Swami Vivekanda was born in which place

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Swami Vivekananda was born in Calcutta (now Kolkata), West Bengal, India.

Quiz 3: Indian Freedom Struggle and Social Reformers