Women and Reforms -Starter

Vidyasagar along with _______________ started the Bethune school and Bethune college

• John Bethune
• Raja Rammohan Roy

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Subash Chandra Bose

Who was the founder of the Brahmo Samaj, which aimed at reforming Hindu society?

• Raja Rammohan Roy

• Vidyasagar

• Swami Vivekananda

• Dayananda Saraswati

Which educational institution was established by Vidyasagar in 1881 to promote women's education?

• Calcutta University

• Bethune College

• Lady Brabourne College

• Presidency College

Vidyasagar is known for his contributions to which field?

• Literature

• Social Reform

• Science

• Politics

How were widows treated in pre-independent India?

• They could remarry but were humiliated for their decision to do so.

• They were not allowed to remarry, but could serve society and take on powerful positions in the government.

• They were not allowed to remarry and were forced to practise austerity in what they ate and what they wore.

• They were allowed to remarry, and and were given a honoured position in their houses.

What was Raja Ram Mohan Roy's stance on the practice of Sati?

• He supported it as a cultural tradition.

• He opposed it and worked towards its abolition.

• He remained neutral and did not take a stand.

• He believed it should be reformed rather than abolished.

What was the primary goal of the social reform movements in 19th century India?

• To promote traditional practices.

• To abolish social injustices and promote equality.

• To establish a monarchy.

• To encourage foreign influence in Indian culture.

Which of the following was a significant contribution of Raja Ram Mohan Roy to education?

• Establishment of the first university in India.

• Promotion of English education and modern subjects.

• Founding a school for the arts.

• Creation of a religious institution.

What was the impact of the Widow Remarriage Act of 1856?

• It allowed widows to remarry, challenging societal norms.

• It reinforced the practice of Sati.

• It had no significant impact on society.

• It was widely accepted and celebrated by all communities.

Women were discouraged from getting an education in pre-education India, because it was believed that: (More than one option can be correct)

• Women were not intelligent enough to study.

• Women could not think for themselves.

• Once educated, women would no do household work.

• Once educated, women would not obey their husbands unquestioningly.