Indian National Movement PYQ – National Renaissance – Part 2 (Q 36–70)
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The Arya Samaj was founded at Bombay in 1875, where its principles were first defined, before it spread to Lahore and Punjab.
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Indian National Movement PYQ – National Renaissance – Part 2 (Q 36–70) – 35 questions, subject: Indian National Movement. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.
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1.
JUNIOR ANALYST TN MEDICAL SERVICE – 2023
Who described the Hindus and Muslims as "two eyes of the beautiful bride that was India"?
Correct Answer: A [Sir Syed Ahmed Khan]
Explanation:
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, in his early years, described Hindus and Muslims as the two eyes of the beautiful bride that was India.
2.
MASS INTERVIEWER – 2023
Name the social reformer who submitted a memorial for the free press in the Supreme Court?
Correct Answer: B [Raja Ram Mohan Roy]
Explanation:
Raja Ram Mohan Roy submitted a memorial to the Supreme Court in 1823 against the press regulation that curbed freedom of the press.
3.
COMBINED ENGINEER – 2024
Dr. Annie Besant joined 'Theosophical Society'. What does 'Theosophy' means in this context?
Correct Answer: C [Divine wisdom]
Explanation:
Theosophy comes from the Greek theos (god) and sophia (wisdom), meaning divine wisdom.
4.
COMBINED ENGINEER – 2024
Match the following:
(a) Against the practice of Sati – 1. Sri Ramakrishna Mission
(b) Encouraged intermarriage among different castes – 2. Brahmo Samaj
(c) Fight against untouchability – 3. Prarthana Samaj
(d) Service to man is service to God – 4. Arya Samaj
Correct Answer: D [2 3 4 1]
Explanation:
Brahmo Samaj opposed sati, Prarthana Samaj encouraged intercaste marriage, Arya Samaj opposed untouchability and the Ramakrishna Mission taught service to man as service to God, giving 2 3 4 1.
5.
EO GRADE I (HR&CE) – 2024
Due to the efforts made by ________, the Government passed the Native Marriage Act in 1872 A.D.
Correct Answer: B [Keshava Chandra sen]
Explanation:
Keshab Chandra Sen's efforts led to the Native Marriage Act of 1872, which legalised civil marriages outside the traditional rites.
6.
EO GRADE I (HR&CE) – 2024
Rajaram Mohan Roy was a strict believer of
Correct Answer: B [Monotheism]
Explanation:
Raja Ram Mohan Roy believed strictly in monotheism, holding that all Hindu scriptures preached one God and opposing idol worship.
7.
HOSTEL SUPERINTENDENT CUM PHYSICAL TRAINER – 2024
________ was an ardent promoter of the famous Deccan Education Society.
Correct Answer: A [M.G. Ranade]
Explanation:
Justice M.G. Ranade was a leading promoter of the Deccan Education Society and a founder of the Widow Remarriage Association.
8.
HOSTEL SUPERINTENDENT CUM PHYSICAL TRAINER – 2024
Match the following:
(a) Aligarh Movement – 1. Shibli Numani
(b) Ahmadiya Movement – 2. Mohammed Qasim Nanotavi
(c) The Deoband Movement – 3. Mirza Gulam Ahamed
(d) Nadwat-al-ulama – 4. Syed Ahmad Khan
Correct Answer: B [4 3 2 1]
Explanation:
The Aligarh movement is linked with Syed Ahmad Khan, Ahmadiya with Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, Deoband with Muhammad Qasim Nanotavi and Nadwat-ul-Ulama with Shibli Numani, giving 4 3 2 1.
9.
AAO & AHO – 2024
Match the following:
(a) Prarthana Samaj – 1. 1870
(b) Widow Marriage Association – 2. 1884
(c) Poona Sarvajanik Sabha – 3. 1867
(d) Deccan Education Society – 4. 1861
Correct Answer: C [3 4 1 2]
Explanation:
Prarthana Samaj was founded in 1867, the Widow Remarriage Association in 1861-70, the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha in 1870 and the Deccan Education Society in 1884, giving the code 3 4 1 2.
10.
AAO & AHO – 2024
Arrange the following in chronological order
(1) Brahma Samaj
(2) Prarthana Samaj
(3) Sarada Sadan
(4) Arya Samaj
Correct Answer: D [(1), (2), (4), (3)]
Explanation:
The correct order is Brahmo Samaj (1828), Prarthana Samaj (1867), Arya Samaj (1875) and Sarada Sadan (1889).
11.
GROUP 2 & 2A – 2024
Match the following:
(a) Non-Brahmin Movement – 1. Jyothi Rao Phule
(b) Self-Respect Movement – 2. E.V. Ramasamy
(c) Shuddhi Movement – 3. Dayananda Saraswathi
(d) Sathya Shodhak Samaj Movement – 4. Sri Sahu Maharaj
Correct Answer: D [1 2 3 4]
Explanation:
The Self-Respect Movement was led by Periyar E.V. Ramasamy and the Shuddhi movement by Dayananda Saraswati, matching the code 1 2 3 4.
12.
GROUP 1 – 2024
Match the following reformist with their life period:
(a) Raja Ram Mohan Roy – 1. 1858-1962
(b) Jotiba Phule – 2. 1842-1901
(c) M.G. Ranade – 3. 1828-1890 [as printed by TNPSC; correct: 1827-1890 (Jotiba Phule)]
(d) D.K. Karve – 4. 1772-1833
Correct Answer: C [4 3 2 1]
Explanation:
Raja Ram Mohan Roy lived 1772-1833, Jotiba Phule 1827-1890, M.G. Ranade 1842-1901 and D.K. Karve 1858-1962, giving 4 3 2 1.
13.
GROUP 1 – 2024
Which one of the following was proved to be an important association in Socio-Religious Movement in South India?
Correct Answer: C [Theosophical Society]
Explanation:
The Theosophical Society, with its headquarters at Adyar in Madras and Annie Besant as president, became an important body in South Indian socio-religious reform.
14.
COMBINED TECHNICAL SERVICES (IV POST) – 2024
Which of the following are incorrectly paired?
(1) Annie Besant – Founder of Theosophical society
(2) Gopala Krishna Gokhale – Founder of New India Newspaper
(3) Baba Ramsingh – Founder of Namdhari Movement
(4) Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar – Widow Remarriage Act (1856)
Correct Answer: A [(1) and (2) are incorrect]
Explanation:
The Theosophical Society was founded by Blavatsky and Olcott, not Annie Besant, and New India was Besant's paper, so pairs (1) and (2) are incorrect.
15.
COMBINED TECHNICAL SERVICES (ITI POST) – 2024
In which year did Savitribai Phule establish the first school for girls?
Correct Answer: B [1848]
Explanation:
Savitribai Phule and her husband Jyotiba Phule started the first school for girls at Poona in 1848.
16.
COMBINED TECHNICAL SERVICES (IV POST – II) – 2024
Which of the below statements are correct about Raja Rammohan Roy?
(i) Raja Rammohan Roy was the Herald of New Age
(ii) He accepted the concept of one god
(iii) He founded the Brahmo Samaj
Correct Answer: C [(i), (ii) and (iii)]
Explanation:
Raja Ram Mohan Roy was the herald of the new age, accepted the idea of monotheism and worked for social reform, so statements (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct.
17.
GROUP 1B & 1C – 2024
Which of the following statements are true about Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar?
(i) He started the newspaper Shome Prakash
(ii) He was the founder of the Indian Association
(iii) He wrote the book Biraj Bahu
Correct Answer: A [(i) only]
Explanation:
The Bengali weekly Shome Prakash was started in 1858 on Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar's plan, so only statement (i) is true.
18.
SPECIAL COMPETITIVE – 2025
________ got the credit for the first age of consent was included in the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
Correct Answer: C [Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar]
Explanation:
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar gets the credit for the first age of consent being included in the Indian Penal Code of 1860.
19.
GROUP 1 & 1A – 2025
How did education contribute to the Indian Renaissance?
(i) Contributed Growth of Money
(ii) Promoting scientific learning
(iii) Promoted social and cultural progress
Correct Answer: B [(ii) and (iii) only]
Explanation:
English education and European literature brought rational and scientific thinking that challenged tradition, thereby promoting scientific learning and social reform, so (ii) and (iii) are right.
20.
GROUP 1 & 1A – 2025 · VETERINARY ASSISTANT – 2023
Who founded the Satya Shodak Samaj in 1873?
Correct Answer: A [Jyoti Rao Phule]
Explanation:
Jyotirao Phule founded the Satya Shodhak Samaj in 1873 to help non-Brahmins live with self-respect.
21.
GROUP 1 & 1A – 2025
Which among the following was the first Christian Ashram established in South?
Correct Answer: B [Christukula Ashram at Tiruppatur]
Explanation:
Christukula Ashram, founded at Tirupattur in 1921 by S. Jesudason and Ernest Forrester-Paton, was the first Christian ashram in South India.
22.
GROUP 1 & 1A – 2025
Which is/are the aims of a sound "Theosophical Society"?
(i) Believes in Karma, Yoga and Indian Philosophy.
(ii) Universal spiritual brotherhood.
(iii) To protect the society from evil practices.
Correct Answer: C [(i) and (ii) only correct]
Explanation:
The Theosophical Society aimed at belief in karma, yoga and Indian philosophy and at universal spiritual brotherhood, so (i) and (ii) are correct.
23.
GROUP 4 – 2025
Which of the following statements are true about the Theosophical Movement?
(i) The Theosophical society was founded by Madam Blavatsky and Col. H.S. Olcott in New York.
(ii) In 1888 Mrs. Annie Besant joined the society in India.
(iii) The headquarters of the society in Adyar.
Correct Answer: C [(i) and (iii)]
Explanation:
The Theosophical Society was founded in New York in 1875 by Blavatsky and Olcott and moved its headquarters to Adyar in 1882, so (i) and (iii) are true.
24.
GROUP 4 – 2025
Match the following type:
(a) Iyotheethass Pandithar – 1. Tahdhip-ul-Akhluq
(b) Ramalinga Adigal – 2. Gulamgiri
(c) Jotiba Phule – 3. Thiruvarutpa
(d) Syed Ahmed Khan – 4. Oru Paisa Tamilan
Correct Answer: B [4 3 2 1]
Explanation:
Ayothidasa Pandithar published the Oru Paisa Tamilan, Ramalinga Adigal wrote Thiruvarutpa, Phule wrote Gulamgiri and Sir Syed wrote Tahdhib-ul-Akhlaq, giving 4 3 2 1.
25.
COMBINED TECHNICAL SERVICES (IV POST) – 2025 · LIBRARY – 2023 · FISHERY DEPT – 2023
The Theosophical Society was originally founded in New York by Madame H.P. Blavatsky and H.S. Olcott. Its headquarters was transferred to
Correct Answer: C [Adaiyar – Madras]
Explanation:
The Theosophical Society, founded in New York in 1875, moved its headquarters to Adyar, Madras.
26.
COMBINED TECHNICAL SERVICES (IV POST) – 2025
Which of the following is incorrectly paired?
(1) Vivekananda – Ramakrishna mission
(2) Swami Dayanand Saraswati – Theosophical society
(3) H.P. Blavatsky – Aryasamaj
(4) Sayyid Ahmad Khan – Muhammadan Anglo Oriental college
Correct Answer: C [(2) and (3)]
Explanation:
Dayananda Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj and Blavatsky founded the Theosophical Society, so pairs (2) and (3) are incorrectly paired.
27.
COMBINED TECHNICAL SERVICES (ITI POST) – 2025
In which year was Sati abolished?
Correct Answer: A [1829]
Explanation:
Sati was abolished in 1829 by Governor-General William Bentinck with Raja Ram Mohan Roy's support.
28.
COMBINED TECHNICAL SERVICES (ITI – LEVEL II) – 2025
Lord William Bentinck passed an Act in 1829 to abolish sati due to the efforts of:
Correct Answer: D [Raja Rammohan Roy]
Explanation:
Raja Ram Mohan Roy's campaign led Lord William Bentinck to pass the 1829 Act abolishing sati.
29.
ASSISTANT PUBLIC PROSECUTOR GRADE II – 2026
The National Social Conference was organised at the initiative of
Correct Answer: A [M.G. Ranade and Ragunath Rao]
Explanation:
The Indian National Social Conference was founded in 1887 through the efforts of M.G. Ranade and Raghunath Rao.
30.
ASSISTANT PUBLIC PROSECUTOR GRADE II – 2026
Point out the wrong statement/statements for the following:
(i) Henry Vivian Derozio started the Asiatic Society of Bengal
(ii) Dayananda Saraswathi started the Shuddhi Movement
(iii) Periyar E.V. Ramasamy started the Self Respect Movement
(iv) Mirsa Ghulam Ahmad started the Aligarh Movement
Correct Answer: D [(i) and (iv)]
Explanation:
The Asiatic Society of Bengal was founded by Sir William Jones, not Derozio, and Sir Syed founded Aligarh, so statements (i) and (iv) are wrong.
31.
COMBINED TECHNICAL SERVICES (IV POST) – 2026
Which among the following were the two pillars of Brahmo Samaj?
Correct Answer: A [Reason and Vedas]
Explanation:
The two pillars of the Brahmo Samaj were reason and the Vedas (Upanishads), on which Ram Mohan Roy based its monotheism.
32.
GROUP 2 & 2A MAINS – 2025
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar setup school for girls at
Correct Answer: D [Calcutta]
Explanation:
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar promoted women's education and helped set up schools for girls in Calcutta.
33.
GROUP 2 & 2A MAINS (மறுதேர்வு) – 2026
The Ramakrishna Mission upholds Vedanta Doctrine
(i) To protect ancient culture of India.
(ii) To develop highest spirituality inherent in man.
(iii) To believe in the truth of Hindu religion only.
Correct Answer: A [(i) and (ii) only]
Explanation:
The Ramakrishna Mission upholds Vedanta to protect India's ancient culture and develop the spirituality inherent in man, so (i) and (ii) are correct.
34.
GROUP 2 & 2A MAINS (ரத்தான தேர்வு) – 2026
Assertion [A]: Swami Dayananda published Satyartha Prakash book
Reason [R]: Swami Dayananda converted non-Hindus to Hinduism
Correct Answer: D [Both [A] and [R] are true; and [R] is not the correct explanation of [A]]
Explanation:
Dayananda published Satyarth Prakash in 1875 and ran the Shuddhi movement to bring non-Hindus back, but the reason does not explain why he wrote the book.
35.
GROUP 2 & 2A MAINS (ரத்தான தேர்வு) – 2026
In 1875 the principles of the Arya Samaj first defined at
Correct Answer: A [Bombay]
Explanation:
The Arya Samaj was founded at Bombay in 1875, where its principles were first defined, before it spread to Lahore and Punjab.
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