Socio-Religious Movements (Parts-I)

Total Questions: 50

11. Who has advocated ‘Practical Vedanta’? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

Correct Answer: (d) Vivekananda
Solution:Vivekananda was a propagator of ‘Practical Vedanta’. He believed that Vedanta as a religion should be highly practical so that a person can follow it in every sphere of his life. He gave his first speech on practical Vedanta on 10 November, 1896 in London.

12. Who among the following famous reformers wrote the books Jnanya Yoga, Karma Yoga, and Raja Yoga? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2015]

Correct Answer: (a) Swami Vivekananda
Solution:The ‘Patron saint’ of India, Swami Vivekananda is respected throughout the world as a spiritual genius. One of the quotes from him, “Truth can be stated in a thousand different ways, yet each one can be true.” Raja Yoga, Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, and Jnana Yoga are works of Swami Vivekananda.

13. . Who was the founder of Ram Krishna Mission? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2004 M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1996]

Correct Answer: (c) Swami Vivekananda
Solution:Ramakrishna Mission was founded in the year 1897 in the name of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa, by his illustrious disciple Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902) with the twin ideals of “one’s liberation and the welfare of the world at large” with its Headquarters at Belur in Howrah (West Bengal). It conducted various socio-religious activities through its branches spread all over the world in various fields such as education, health, the welfare of the poor, relief and rehabilitation, arts and culture morlity, ethics and spirituality irrespective of caste, creed and religion. It was the last famous religious movement of nineteenth century which aimed at the harmony of religions harmony of the east and the west, harmony of the ancient and the modern, spiritual fulfillment, all-round development of human faculties, social equlity and peace for all humanity with out any distinctions of creed, caste race or nationally.

14. Ramakrishna Mission was started by [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1999]

Correct Answer: (c) Swami Vivekananda
Solution:Ramakrishna Mission was founded in the year 1897 in the name of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa, by his illustrious disciple Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902) with the twin ideals of “one’s liberation and the welfare of the world at large” with its Headquarters at Belur in Howrah (West Bengal). It conducted various socio-religious activities through its branches spread all over the world in various fields such as education, health, the welfare of the poor, relief and rehabilitation, arts and culture morlity, ethics and spirituality irrespective of caste, creed and religion. It was the last famous religious movement of nineteenth century which aimed at the harmony of religions harmony of the east and the west, harmony of the ancient and the modern, spiritual fulfillment, all-round development of human faculties, social equlity and peace for all humanity with out any distinctions of creed, caste race or nationally.

15. Who founded ‘Ram Krishna Mission’ in 1897 A.D.? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]

Correct Answer: (a) Vivekanand
Solution:Ramakrishna Mission was founded in the year 1897 in the name of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa, by his illustrious disciple Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902) with the twin ideals of “one’s liberation and the welfare of the world at large” with its Headquarters at Belur in Howrah (West Bengal). It conducted various socio-religious activities through its branches spread all over the world in various fields such as education, health, the welfare of the poor, relief and rehabilitation, arts and culture morlity, ethics and spirituality irrespective of caste, creed and religion. It was the last famous religious movement of nineteenth century which aimed at the harmony of religions harmony of the east and the west, harmony of the ancient and the modern, spiritual fulfillment, all-round development of human faculties, social equlity and peace for all humanity with out any distinctions of creed, caste race or nationally.

16. Swami Vivekanand established Ramakrishna Mission in the year [41st B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1996]

Correct Answer: (d) 1897
Solution:Ramakrishna Mission was founded in the year 1897 in the name of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa, by his illustrious disciple Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902) with the twin ideals of “one’s liberation and the welfare of the world at large” with its Headquarters at Belur in Howrah (West Bengal). It conducted various socio-religious activities through its branches spread all over the world in various fields such as education, health, the welfare of the poor, relief and rehabilitation, arts and culture morlity, ethics and spirituality irrespective of caste, creed and religion. It was the last famous religious movement of nineteenth century which aimed at the harmony of religions harmony of the east and the west, harmony of the ancient and the modern, spiritual fulfillment, all-round development of human faculties, social equlity and peace for all humanity with out any distinctions of creed, caste race or nationally.

17. The Ram Krishna Mission was founded by Swami Vivekanand in the year – [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Re. Exam) (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (d) 1897
Solution:Swami Vivekanand was the leading thinker of the Indian Renaissance. Swami Vivekanand founded the Ramakrishna Mission Association in May 1897, with the help of his sanyasi associates and other lay disciples of Sri Ramakrishna.

18. Who was Sharadamani? [47th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2001]

Correct Answer: (b) Wife of Ramakrishna Paramhansa
Solution:Sharadamani Mukhopadhyaya, who is also known as Sharada Devi, was married to Ramakrishna Paramhansa at the early age of five in 1859.

Gadadhar Chattopadhyaya was a poor Brahmin priest who subsequently became

known as Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. On the 18th of February 1836, Sri Ramakrishna was born into a poor Brahmana family in the Bengali hamlet of Kamarpukur. He had no formal education in philosophy or Shastras, and his schooling ended at the primary level. He devoted his entire life to God. He was a follower of Kali, the Hindu goddess. Ramakrishna was a priest at the Dakshineswar Kali Temple who drew a large number of monastic and lay followers. He schooled himself in a deeper sense by understanding the Hindu epics, emulating India's great spiritual values by listening to academics recite and explain them, and, most all, by going directly to Nature to observe men and things.

Sarada Devi, Ramakrishna Paramhansa's spiritual companion, was also his wife.

Narendra Nath Datta (1863-1902), later known as Swami Vivekananda, was Ramakrishna Paramahamsa's most ardent disciple who spread Ramakrishna's teachings throughout the world, particularly in America and Europe. Vivekananda was entrusted with the care of these young boys by Ramakrishna.

19. "I have no time to think about God because a lot of work has to be done on this earth" whose statement is this? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) (Re-Exam) 2016]

Correct Answer: (d) Swami Ishwarchandra Vidhyasagar
Solution:When he was asked whether God exists or not, Ishwarchandra Vidhyasagar replied, “I have no time to think about God because a lot of work has to be done on this earth.”

Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar (1820-1891) was a key figure in the Bengal Renaissance, recognized for his contributions as an educator, social reformer, and linguist. Born into a humble family in West Bengal, he dedicated his life to promoting education and social justice, particularly for women and marginalized communities. Known as "Vidyasagar," meaning "Ocean of Knowledge," he addressed critical social issues like child marriage and polygamy. His pioneering efforts in women's education and advocacy for widow remarriage challenged societal norms, inspiring future generations and laying the foundation for lasting social reforms in India.

20. "The British empire is rotten to the core, corrupt in every direction and tyrannical and mean." This statement was made by: [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (a) Sister Nivedita
Solution:The statement that, “The British empire is rotten to the core, corrupt in every direction and tyrannical and mean,” was given by Sister Nivedita.