Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

The Satnami Movement in Central India had a motive to:

Options:

improve social status of leatherworkers

ban child marriage

open school for girls

improve widow status

Correct Answer:

improve social status of leatherworkers

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1- improve social status of leatherworkers

The Satnami Movement in Central India had a motive to improve the social status of leatherworkers.

The Satnami Movement was a religious and social reform movement founded in the early 19th century by Guru Ghasidas, a member of the Chamar caste, which was traditionally associated with leatherworking. Ghasidas was a charismatic leader who preached a message of social equality and religious tolerance. He rejected the Hindu caste system and taught his followers to worship the "Satnam", or True Name, which he identified with the Sikh deity Waheguru.

The Satnami Movement quickly gained popularity among the Chamar community and other oppressed castes in Central India. Ghasidas's teachings gave them a sense of pride and self-respect, and helped them to challenge the social discrimination they faced. The movement also played a role in promoting education and social welfare among the Chamar community.