Socio-Religious Movements (Parts-III)

Total Questions: 45

11. Who among the following was the founder of ‘Dev Samaj’? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2003, U.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2002]

Correct Answer: (c) Shiv Narayan Agnihotri
Solution:Dev Samaj, a religious and social reform society, was founded in 1887 at Lahore by Pandit Shiv Narayan Agnihotri (Bhagwan Devatma). He was a former follower of Brahmo Samaj. Teachings of this society are compiled in ‘Devashastra.’

The popularity of this movement ended in 1913 after Shivnarayan appointed his 2nd son as the spiritual successor.

12. In 1873 who founded Satya Shodhak Samaj? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1997, 40th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1995]

Correct Answer: (b) Jyotiba Phule
Solution:Satyashodhak Samaj was founded by Jyotiba Phule in 1873. He was born in 1827 as a gardener’s son. He operated a powerful movement of non-Brahmins.

The main objectives of the Samaj were to redeem the Shudras from the dominance of Brahmanical scriptures and make them conscious of their human rights and liberties from rituals and religious slavery. He also wrote a book 'Gulamgiri.'

13. Who established ‘Satya Sodhak Samaj’? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

Correct Answer: (c) Jyotiba Phule
Solution:Satyashodhak Samaj was founded by Jyotiba Phule in 1873. He was born in 1827 as a gardener’s son. He operated a powerful movement of non-Brahmins.

The main objectives of the Samaj were to redeem the Shudras from the dominance of Brahmanical scriptures and make them conscious of their human rights and liberties from rituals and religious slavery. He also wrote a book 'Gulamgiri.'

14. Who formed the ‘Satya Shodhak Samaj’? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

Correct Answer: (d) Jyotiba Phule
Solution:Satyashodhak Samaj was founded by Jyotiba Phule in 1873. He was born in 1827 as a gardener’s son. He operated a powerful movement of non-Brahmins.

The main objectives of the Samaj were to redeem the Shudras from the dominance of Brahmanical scriptures and make them conscious of their human rights and liberties from rituals and religious slavery. He also wrote a book 'Gulamgiri.'

15. Which one of the following was the author of 'Gulamgiri'? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2000]

Correct Answer: (b) Jyotiba Phule
Solution:Satyashodhak Samaj was founded by Jyotiba Phule in 1873. He was born in 1827 as a gardener’s son. He operated a powerful movement of non-Brahmins.

The main objectives of the Samaj were to redeem the Shudras from the dominance of Brahmanical scriptures and make them conscious of their human rights and liberties from rituals and religious slavery. He also wrote a book 'Gulamgiri.'

Phule's works, Sarvajanik Satyadharma and Gulamgiri, became sources of inspiration for the common masses. Phule used the symbol of Rajah Bali as opposed to the brahmins' symbol of Rama. Phule aimed at the complete abolition of the caste system and socio-economic inequalities; he was against Sanskritic Hinduism

16. Satya Shodhak Movement was launched by: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2009]

Correct Answer: (c) Jyotiba Phule
Solution:Satyashodhak Samaj was founded by Jyotiba Phule in 1873. He was born in 1827 as a gardener’s son. He operated a powerful movement of non-Brahmins.

The main objectives of the Samaj were to redeem the Shudras from the dominance of Brahmanical scriptures and make them conscious of their human rights and liberties from rituals and religious slavery. He also wrote a book 'Gulamgiri.'

17. Which of the following organizations was established by Mahatma Jyotiba Phule? [Uttarakhand U.D.A./LDA (Mains) 2007]

Correct Answer: (c) Satya Shodhak Samaj
Solution:Satyashodhak Samaj was founded by Jyotiba Phule in 1873. He was born in 1827 as a gardener’s son. He operated a powerful movement of non-Brahmins. The main objectives of the Samaj were to redeem the Shudras from the dominance of Brahmanical scriptures and make them conscious of their human rights and liberties from rituals and religious slavery. He also wrote a book 'Gulamgiri.'

18. Whose main aim was to uplift the backward classes? [I.A.S. (Pre) 1993]

Correct Answer: (b) Satyashodhak Samaj
Solution:The main aim of Satyashodhak Samaj was the upliftment of backward classes. It was founded by Jyotiba Phule in 1873 for the welfare of Dalits and lower castes. He composed critical books "Sarvjanik Satyadharm Pustak" and "Gulamgiri" to spread his Anti-Brahmin activities.

19. Who was the founder of 'Satyashodhak Samaj' having its primary emphasis on the seeking of truth? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2022]

Correct Answer: (d) Jyotiba Phule
Solution:The main aim of Satyashodhak Samaj was the upliftment of backward classes. It was founded by Jyotiba Phule in 1873 for the welfare of Dalits and lower castes. He composed critical books "Sarvjanik Satyadharm Pustak" and "Gulamgiri" to spread his Anti-Brahmin activities.

20. Satya Shodhak Samaj organized [I.A.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (c) An anti-caste movement in Maharashtra
Solution:Jyotiba Phule formed the 'Satya Shodhak Samaj' with himself as its first president. The main objective of the organization was to liberate the Shudras and Ati Shudras and to prevent their exploitation by Arya-Brahmins.

It was an anti-caste movement in Maharashtra. Savitribai became head of the women section who worked for lower caste girls. Deenbandhu played an important role in Satyashodhak Samaj in spreading the movement to the remotest part of Maharashtra.