Question 1

Who regarded the villages as the center of Indian economic organisation?

Accepted Answer

Gandhiji strongly believed in the concept of "Gram Swaraj" or village self-governance and regarded villages as the center of Indian economic organization. He advocated for a self-sufficient village economy as a way to empower rural India.

Question 2

Gandhism is not merely a political creed, it is

Accepted Answer

Gandhism is not merely a political creed, it is a message.

Question 3

'January 30 ' is commemorated as ------- in India

Accepted Answer

January 30 is commemorated as Martyr's Day in India to honor the memory of Mahatma Gandhi and the sacrifices of other freedom fighters.

Question 4

Who is regarded as the pragmatic social reformer?

Accepted Answer

Sree Narayana Guru is regarded as a pragmatic social reformer due to his efforts in promoting social equality and education among the lower caste communities in Kerala, India.

Question 5

B.R Ambedkar founded the All India Untouchables League in:

Accepted Answer

B.R. Ambedkar founded the All India Scheduled Castes Federation, not the All India Untouchables League. However, the closest related organization he founded was the Bahishkrit Hitakarini Sabha in 1924 for the welfare of the outcastes and untouchables. The confusion might stem from the various organizations he was involved with to champion the rights of the marginalized. The All India Scheduled Castes Federation was indeed established by him, but in 1942, not in the years listed. The correct answer within the provided options, based on the intent of the question, does not accurately reflect historical events as per the given choices.

Question 6

Doctrine of Total Revolution was expounded by

Accepted Answer

Jayaprakash Narayan expounded the Doctrine of Total Revolution, which aimed at a complete political and social transformation.

Question 7

Radical Democratic party was organised by

Accepted Answer

The Radical Democratic Party was organized by M.N. Roy in 1940. Roy was an Indian revolutionary, radical activist, and political theorist, known for his involvement in the Indian independence movement and his advocacy of radical democracy.

Question 8

Who is the champion of the doctrine of 'social revolution through human Revolution'?

Accepted Answer

Jayaprakash Narayanan championed the doctrine of 'social revolution through human revolution', emphasizing the need for personal change among individuals as a foundation for broader social reform.

Question 9

The famous work of Jyothi Rao Phule

Accepted Answer

Jyothi Rao Phule is renowned for his work "Gulamgiri," which translates to "Slavery." This work was a critique of the caste system and social injustices in India.

Question 10

The concept of four pillar state was advocated by

Accepted Answer

The concept of the four pillar state was advocated by Ram Manohar Lohia.

Question 11

Who considered Jinnah as an ambassador of Hindu-Muslim unity?

Accepted Answer

Gopal Krishna Gokhale, a senior leader of the Indian National Congress and a respected political leader of his time, referred to Muhammad Ali Jinnah as the "Ambassador of Hindu-Muslim Unity" during the early part of Jinnah's political career. This was largely due to Jinnah's efforts to work for Hindu-Muslim unity in India.

Question 12

Who is known as the spiritual father of Pakistan

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Muhammad Iqbal, a philosopher, poet, and politician in British India who is widely regarded as having inspired the Pakistan Movement, is often referred to as the spiritual father of Pakistan. His vision of an independent state for the Muslims of British India was a key inspiration for the creation of Pakistan.

Question 13

The important philosophic work of Muhammed Iqbal

Accepted Answer

Muhammed Iqbal's important philosophic work is "The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam," where he addressed the need for a reevaluation of Islamic philosophy in the modern era. "Life Divine" and "Savitri" are works by Sri Aurobindo, not Iqbal.

Question 14

Who started the self respect movement and DravidaKazhagam

Accepted Answer

E. V. Ramasamy, commonly known as Periyar, was the founder of the Self-Respect Movement and Dravida Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu, India, focusing on social reform based on rationalism, anti-caste, and self-respect.

Question 15

Who is the author of Discovery of India?

Accepted Answer

The book "Discovery of India" was written by Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, during his imprisonment in 1942-1946.

Question 16

B.R. Ambedkar was born in

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B.R. Ambedkar was born in the year 1891.

Question 17

Who is regarded as one of the earliest scholars of comparative religion?

Accepted Answer

Raja Ram Mohan Roy is considered one of the earliest scholars of comparative religion due to his efforts in studying and comparing different religions, and advocating for a universal approach to spirituality.

Question 18

Freedom of press was advocated by

Accepted Answer

Raja Ram Mohan Roy is known for advocating freedom of the press in India. He was a social reformer who sought to bring about changes through education and the dissemination of knowledge, for which freedom of the press was essential.

Question 19

Name the political thinker who appreciated British rule in India

Accepted Answer

Raja Ram Mohan Roy is known for his appreciation of certain aspects of British rule in India, particularly for its role in promoting modern education and legal reforms. He believed that British rule could be a vehicle for the modernization and social reform of Indian society.

Question 20

Identity the Philosopher who advocated the doctrine of Humanism and Universalism

Accepted Answer

Raja Ram Mohan Roy is known for his efforts towards the abolition of the sati practice and his work towards the modernization of Indian society. He advocated for a universalistic approach to religion and was a key figure in the Bengal Renaissance, which emphasized human dignity and social reform, aligning with the principles of Humanism and Universalism.

Quiz 1: Historical Figures and Concepts in Indian Politics and Philosophy