Prominent Figures in Indian Science and Reform

Prominent Figures in Indian Science and Reform

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses notable social reformers and scientists from India. It highlights the contributions of Kabir, Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Ramabai Ranade, and Sayad Ahmed Khan in social reforms, focusing on issues like false beliefs, Sati, child marriage, caste system, and women's upliftment. It also covers India's scientific achievements, including the concept of zero by Aryabhata, contributions in medicine by Charak, and modern advancements by scientists like CV Raman and APJ Abdul Kalam.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was known for criticizing false beliefs and rituals in society?

Raja Ram Mohan Roy

Kabir

Sayad Ahmed Khan

Ramabai Ranade

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What social evil did Raja Ram Mohan Roy work to eradicate?

Dowry system

Untouchability

Sati system

Child labor

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which social reformer started a school for orphans?

Raja Ram Mohan Roy

Kabir

Sayad Ahmed Khan

Ramabai Ranade

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who founded the Aligarh Muslim University?

Raja Ram Mohan Roy

Sayad Ahmed Khan

Kabir

Ramabai Ranade

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who introduced the concept of zero in mathematics?

Aryabhata

Charaka

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

C.V. Raman

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which ancient Indian text is a significant contribution to medicine and surgery?

Charaka Samhita

Sushruta Samhita

Bhagavad Gita

Arthashastra

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is known as the 'Missile Man of India'?

Jagadish Chandra Bose

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

Homi J. Bhabha

C.V. Raman

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