UPSC History Indian National Movement Question Bank Modern History & Indian National Movement - I

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    Consider the following statements regarding the socio-religious reforms movement, in India, during British Rule:
    1. It totally rejected Indian traditions.
    2. It aimed at modernization of Indian society.
    3. It aimed at westernization of Indian society.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    A) 1 and 2 only     

    B) 2 only

    C)  2 and 3 only    

    D)  3 only

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    The socio-religious reforms movement in India, during British Rule, did not totally reject Indian traditions. The reformers were aiming at modernization of Indian society rather than westernization. A blind imitation of western cultural norms was never an integral part of reforms.


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