Question 1

'The high caste Hindu Woman ' was written by

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'The High Caste Hindu Woman' was written by Pandita Ramabai, who was a social reformer, a champion for the emancipation of women, and a pioneer in education. She highlighted the plight of women, particularly widows, in the Hindu society of her time.

Question 2

Who is known as the father of Indian Constitution?

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B. R. Ambedkar is known as the father of the Indian Constitution due to his pivotal role as the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution.

Question 3

Sree Narayana Guru's doctrines became the catalyst of

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Sree Narayana Guru was a spiritual leader and social reformer in India who advocated for social equality and justice, leading to significant social reforms, especially in the state of Kerala.

Question 4

Name the Philosopher who recommended federal type of Government under Swaraj.

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Question 5

Who believed that man's ultimate goal in life was self realization

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Gandhiji believed that the ultimate goal in life was self-realization, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's own essence and striving towards moral and spiritual growth.

Question 6

Identify the Philosopher who visualized that self realization is "seeing God face to face"

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Gandhiji, or Mahatma Gandhi, believed in the concept of self-realization as akin to "seeing God face to face," emphasizing the spiritual journey towards understanding and experiencing divinity directly.

Question 7

Who wrote that Truth and Non-violence are as old as Hills?

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Gandhiji famously stated that Truth and Non-violence are as old as the hills, emphasizing the timeless nature of these principles in his philosophy and approach to achieving Indian independence.

Question 8

Who was highly critical of both western civilization and western democracies?

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Gandhiji was highly critical of both western civilization and western democracies, often emphasizing the importance of moral and ethical values over material progress and critiquing the western model of industrialization and its impact on human values and the environment.

Question 9

Who believed that Swaraj was nor merely political liberation but human emancipation as well?

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Gandhiji believed that Swaraj was not just political independence from British rule but also encompassed the broader concept of self-rule and personal liberation for every individual.

Question 10

Name the scholar who wrote that self-rule is a unique feature of Swaraj?

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Gandhiji wrote extensively about Swaraj, emphasizing self-rule and self-reliance as its core principles.

Question 11

Whose doctrine of Swaraj was rooted in Indian metaphysics and spirituality.

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Gandhiji's concept of Swaraj was deeply influenced by Indian metaphysics and spirituality, emphasizing self-rule and self-restraint.

Question 12

Ram Manohar Lohia was born in

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Ram Manohar Lohia was born in Akbarpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Question 13

Identify the Political thinker who was in favour of abolishing the post of collector.

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Ram Manohar Lohia was a political thinker who advocated for the abolition of the post of collector, as he believed in decentralization and empowering local governance.

Question 14

Who was in favour of incorporation of Gandhian ideas in socialist thought?

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Lohia was a prominent advocate for incorporating Gandhian principles into socialist thought, emphasizing non-violent resistance and social justice.

Question 15

Jayaprakash Narayanan was born in

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Jayaprakash Narayanan was born in Bihar, specifically in the village of Sitabdiara.

Question 16

Jayaprakash Narayanan's doctrine of Total revolution is a combination of

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Jayaprakash Narayanan's doctrine of Total Revolution encompasses seven revolutions, including political, social, economic, cultural, ideological, educational, and spiritual revolutions.

Question 17

The doctrine of JP's Total Revolution was popular in

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The doctrine of JP's Total Revolution was popular in 1974, initiated by Jayaprakash Narayan against the government of Indira Gandhi, aiming for a complete political and social reform.

Question 18

Jayaprakash Narayanan was the greatest mass leader in Indian History after

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Jayaprakash Narayanan is often considered one of the greatest mass leaders in Indian history after Mahatma Gandhi due to his significant role in the Indian independence movement, his leadership during the Quit India Movement, and his efforts in the post-independence era, particularly during the Emergency period, where he led the opposition against Indira Gandhi's government.

Question 19

With Gandhiji's blessings, Nehru became the President of the Indian National Congress at

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Nehru became the President of the Indian National Congress at its Lahore session in December 1929, with Gandhi's support. This session is historically significant for the declaration of Purna Swaraj or complete independence as India's goal.

Question 20

Name the Philosopher who believed that the state in a soulless machine

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Gandhiji believed that the state is a soulless machine, emphasizing his preference for a decentralized, community-based approach to governance rather than a centralized state apparatus.

Quiz 2: Indian Political Thinkers and Movements