Women, Caste and Reform

What was the main focus of Chapter 8 in CBSE Class 8 History?

• Economic reforms

• Political movements

• Environmental issues

• Women, Caste and Reform

Who founded the Brahmo Sabha in Calcutta?

• Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar

• Raja Rammohun Roy

• Swami Dayanand Saraswati

• Jyotirao Phule

In which year was the practice of sati banned?

• 1900

• 1856

• 1927

• 1829

Which movement did Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar support?

• Arya Samaj

• Self Respect Movement

• Widow remarriage

• Brahmo Samaj

What was the primary concern of the Non-Brahman movement?

• Caste discrimination

• Environmental protection

• Women's rights

• Economic equality

Who wrote the book 'Gulamgiri'?

• Raja Rammohun Roy

• Jyotirao Phule

• Ambedkar

• Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar

What did the Prarthana Samaj believe in?

• Women's education

• Spiritual equality of all castes

• Economic reforms

• Political rights for women

Which of the following was a notable contribution of the Begums of Bhopal?

• Founding schools for girls

• Banning sati

• Establishing the Arya Samaj

• Promoting widow remarriage

What was the aim of Ambedkar's temple entry movement?

• To establish new temples

• To support women's rights

• To challenge caste prejudices

• To promote education

Who founded the Self Respect Movement?

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Ghasidas

• E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker

• Subhas Chandra Bose