15 MCQ on Early Nationalist Responses focusing on Ram Mohan Roy with answers
1. Ram Mohan Roy is often regarded as the:
A) Father of Indian Nationalism
B) Father of the Indian Renaissance
C) Father of Indian Democracy
D) Father of Indian Socialism
Correct Answer: B) Father of the Indian Renaissance
2. Ram Mohan Roy was born in which year?
A) 1772
B) 1805
C) 1828
D) 1869
Correct Answer: A) 1772
3. Ram Mohan Roy founded the Atmiya Sabha in Calcutta, which aimed at:
A) Promoting religious orthodoxy
B) Eradicating the caste system
C) Advocating for social reforms and monotheism
D) Establishing British dominance
Correct Answer: C) Advocating for social reforms and monotheism
4. The Brahmo Samaj, founded by Ram Mohan Roy, emphasized:
A) Hindu orthodoxy
B) The abolition of caste system
C) The supremacy of Brahmins
D) The rejection of Western education
Correct Answer: B) The abolition of caste system
5. Ram Mohan Roy is known for his efforts to abolish:
A) Sati
B) Child marriage
C) Untouchability
D) All of the above
Correct Answer: D) All of the above
6. Ram Mohan Roy was a strong advocate for:
A) British colonial rule
B) Indian independence
C) Muslim domination
D) Caste-based discrimination
Correct Answer: A) British colonial rule
7. The title "Raja" was conferred upon Ram Mohan Roy by:
A) The British Government
B) The Mughal Emperor
C) The Maratha Empire
D) The Sikh Empire
Correct Answer: A) The British Government
8. Ram Mohan Roy was proficient in several languages, including:
A) English, Bengali, and Persian
B) Hindi, Sanskrit, and Tamil
C) Arabic, Urdu, and French
D) Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam
Correct Answer: A) English, Bengali, and Persian
9. Ram Mohan Roy's work "Gift to Monotheists" was primarily aimed at:
A) Promoting polytheism
B) Advocating for atheism
C) Debunking the concept of Trinity in Christianity
D) Encouraging idol worship
Correct Answer: C) Debunking the concept of Trinity in Christianity
10. Ram Mohan Roy's efforts led to the establishment of the Hindu College in Calcutta, which later evolved into:
A) Presidency College
B) University of Calcutta
C) St. Xavier's College
D) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur
Correct Answer: B) University of Calcutta
11. Ram Mohan Roy is known for his publication of:
A) "Gita Rahasya"
B) "Anandamath"
C) "Upanishads"
D) "Sambad Kaumudi
Correct Answer: D) "Sambad Kaumudi"
12. Ram Mohan Roy's advocacy for the establishment of the Hindu College was aimed at:
A) Promoting traditional Hindu education
B) Encouraging Western education and scientific temper
C) Advocating for Islamic education
D) Propagating Buddhist teachings
Correct Answer: B) Encouraging Western education and scientific temper
13. Ram Mohan Roy's socio-religious reforms were aimed at:
A) Strengthening the caste system
B) Upholding orthodox Hindu practices
C) Promoting rationality, social equality, and monotheism
D) Oppressing women's right
Correct Answer: C) Promoting rationality, social equality, and monotheism
14. Ram Mohan Roy's political ideas were influenced by:
A) Marxist ideology
B) Liberalism and Enlightenment ideals
C) Feudalism
D) Fascism
Correct Answer: B) Liberalism and Enlightenment ideals
15. Ram Mohan Roy passed away in which year?
A) 1833
B) 1861
C) 1883
D) 1901
Correct Answer: A) 1833
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