Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Who among the following was a Roman Catholic missionary who worked in Bengal for the majority of his/her life?

Options:

Saint Bernadette

David of Basra

Mother Teresa

Columba

Correct Answer:

Mother Teresa

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) - Mother Teresa

Mother Teresa, born as Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, was a Roman Catholic nun and missionary known for her humanitarian work, particularly in the city of Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), West Bengal, India. She spent the majority of her life serving the impoverished and sick in Kolkata.

Mother Teresa arrived in India in 1929 and joined the Sisters of Loreto in Kolkata. In 1946, she experienced what she described as a "call within a call" from God, urging her to leave the convent and work directly with the poor. Responding to this call, Mother Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity in 1950, a Roman Catholic religious congregation dedicated to serving the "poorest of the poor."

The Missionaries of Charity grew rapidly under Mother Teresa's leadership, and they established numerous hospices, orphanages, and homes for people with leprosy, HIV/AIDS, and other illnesses. Mother Teresa and her sisters provided care and compassion to the destitute, abandoned, and dying, regardless of their religious beliefs or social status.

Mother Teresa's selfless dedication to serving the marginalized and suffering earned her widespread admiration and recognition worldwide. She received numerous awards and honors, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979, for her humanitarian work.

Throughout her life, Mother Teresa remained committed to her mission of "serving the poorest of the poor" and inspiring others to live lives of compassion and service. She passed away in 1997, but her legacy continues to inspire millions of people around the world to work for the betterment of humanity.