Question 1

'Anheliation of Caste' is written by

Accepted Answer

'Annihilation of Caste' is a seminal work written by B.R. Ambedkar, which critically addresses the issues of caste in Indian society.

Question 2

Who proposed the idea of Party lessDemocracy?

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Jayaprakash Narayan proposed the idea of party-less democracy in India, advocating for a system where governance is not dominated by political parties.

Question 3

who called Dalits as Harijans?

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Mahatma Gandhi referred to Dalits as Harijans, meaning "children of God," to uplift and integrate them into society, moving away from the derogatory term "untouchables."

Question 4

'.Discovery of India' is written by

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'Discovery of India' is a book written by Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, during his imprisonment in 1942-1946.

Question 5

Who told Nationalism is a Menace

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Rabindranath Tagore, referred to here as "Tagor," is known for his critical view of nationalism, which he considered a menace. He believed that nationalism was a Western concept that was fundamentally divisive and contrary to the universal human spirit.

Question 6

' Why Iam a Hindu.' is written by

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"Why I Am a Hindu" is a book authored by Shashi Tharoor, an Indian politician and writer. The book discusses Hinduism and its history, philosophy, and culture from Tharoor's personal perspective.

Question 7

The idea of Radical Democracy was proposed by

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M. N. Roy proposed the idea of Radical Democracy, which aimed at a blend of socialism and democracy, focusing on the empowerment of the masses and the decentralization of power.

Question 8

Who is known as Indian Machiavelli

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Chanakya is often referred to as the Indian Machiavelli because of his astute political acumen and his authorship of the Arthashastra, a treatise on political strategy and statecraft that is comparable in many ways to Machiavelli's "The Prince."

Question 9

'Arthasastra'is authoured by

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'Arthasastra' is a treatise on statecraft, economic policy, and military strategy authored by Chanakya (also known as Kautilya or Vishnugupta), who was an ancient Indian teacher, philosopher, economist, jurist, and royal advisor.

Question 10

.' Manu Smrithi' is written by

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Manu Smriti, also referred to as the Laws of Manu, is an ancient legal text and one of the most important texts in the Dharmashastra tradition of Hinduism. It is attributed to the sage Manu.

Question 11

Who is known as Modern Manu

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Ambedkar is known as the Modern Manu because of his pivotal role in drafting the Constitution of India, which laid down the legal framework for an independent India, much like Manu's ancient laws.

Question 12

What is the other name of Chanakya

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Chanakya is also known as Kautilya or Vishnugupta, and he authored the ancient Indian political treatise called the Arthashastra.

Question 13

Varnasrama system was proposed by

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The Varnasrama system, which categorizes society into various classes and stages of life, is attributed to Manu, as outlined in the Manusmriti or Laws of Manu, an ancient Hindu text.

Question 14

' ReasonRomanticism and Revolution' was written by

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"Reason, Romanticism and Revolution" was written by M. N. Roy, an Indian revolutionary, philosopher, and political theorist.

Question 15

Nehruvian idea of Socialism was influenced from

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Nehruvian socialism was significantly influenced by the Fabian Society, which advocated for gradual and reformist approaches to socialism, rather than radical or revolutionary methods.

Question 16

' Gita Rahasya 'is written by

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'Gita Rahasya' is written by Aurobindo Ghos.

Question 17

'Young India' was published under the leadership of

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'Young India' was a weekly journal published in English by Mahatma Gandhi from 1919 to 1931. Gandhi used this publication as a platform to share his views on swaraj (self-rule), social reforms, and the non-cooperation movement, making it a significant tool in India's struggle for independence.

Question 18

The book'Moved by love 'was written by

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Vinoba Bhave wrote "Moved by Love," which details his experiences and the philosophy behind the Bhoodan Movement, where he walked across India asking landowners to voluntarily donate a portion of their land to the landless.

Question 19

'Bhoodan' movement was started by

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The 'Bhoodan' movement, aimed at persuading wealthy landowners to voluntarily give a portion of their land to landless people, was initiated by Vinoba Bhave in 1951.

Question 20

In which year Swami Vivekanda visited Kerala

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Swami Vivekananda visited Kerala in the year 1892 during his travels across India to understand the conditions of the country and its people.

Quiz 3: Indian Freedom Struggle and Social Reformers