Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Social Change and Development in India: Cultural Change

Question:
The social reform movements which emerged in India in the 19th century arose to the challenges that colonial Indian society faced. Before this, there were attempts to eradicate social evils existing in Indian society. However, 19th and 20th-century social reform attempts were different in several levels. Sociologist Satish Saberwal elaborates on this development by sketching three aspects of modern times (a) modes of communication, (b) forms of organization, and (c) the nature of ideas. New technologies speeded up various forms of communication. Within India, social reformers from Punjab and Bengal exchanged ideas with reformers from Madras and Maharashtra. Some of them went to other countries, while people and organizations came to India reaching remote corners of the country.
Which of the following is NOT TRUE about reform movements in India that emerged during the 19th and 20th centuries?
Options:
They emerged solely in a context, where social problems existing in India began to appear as challenges to colonialism from within.
There were attempts in pre-colonial times to fight against social problems.
It emerged when the need for reforms was mixed with the ideas and technologies of the west.
None of the above.
Correct Answer:
They emerged solely in a context, where social problems existing in India began to appear as challenges to colonialism from within.
Explanation:
They emerged NOT solely in the context of appearing as challenges to colonialism. Rather, they emerged when attempts in pre-colonial times merged with ideas and technologies of the west that reached India along with colonialism.