The second half of the nineteenth century witnessed in India a strong wave of reformation in the spheres of religion and society. What part was played in this directly or indirectly by Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Keshab Chandra Sen and Justice M.G. Ranade? (UPSC 1980, 25 Marks, )

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The nineteenth century is generally called a period of Indian Renaissance. Which were the major social reform movements of this period and what changes did they bring about? (UPSC 1984, 35 Marks, )

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Discuss the major social reform movements of the second half of the 19th century. In what way did they contribute to the rise and growth of Indian National Movement? (UPSC 1984, 35 Marks, )

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Explain briefly the nature and activities of either Theosophical Society of India or Servants of Indian Society. (UPSC 1985, 10 Marks, )

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Explain significance of following movements: (i) Suddhi Movement (ii) Self-Respect Movement (iii) SNDP-Yojana (iv) The Deoband Movement. (UPSC 1986, 2 Marks, )

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Explain briefly the importance of the Deccan Education Society. (UPSC 1987, 5 Marks, )

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Give an account of the legislative measures passed during 1856-1956 for the uplift of Women. Why was a new Act prohibiting Sati passed recently? (UPSC 1988, 15 Marks, )

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What do you know about following: (i) Rahnumai Mazda Yasnam (ii) The Wahabi Movement. (UPSC 1989, 4 Marks, )

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Give a critical account of the Ramakrishna Mission with special reference to the role played by Swami Vivekananda. (UPSC 1990, 10 Marks, )

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What do you know about the following movements? (i) Farazi Movement (ii) Suddhi Movement (iii) The Young Bengal Movement. (UPSC 1990, 6 Marks, )

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Discuss the role of the Theosophical Society in the history of religious movement in India. (UPSC 1991, 10 Marks, )

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What do you know about the following movements? (i) Wahabi Movement. (UPSC 1992, 2 Marks, )

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What were the contributions of the Arya Samaj to social and religious movements of India? (UPSC 1992, 10 Marks, )

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Chief features of Wahabi Movement. (UPSC 1993, 2 Marks, )

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Write short note: Temple Entry Programme. (UPSC 1993, 2 Marks, )

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Satyashodak Movement? (UPSC 1994, 2 Marks, )

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Discuss the various aspects of social legislation introduced by the East India Company in the first half of the nineteenth century. (UPSC 1995, 15 Marks, )

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‘Swami Vivekananda might well be called the father of Indian nationalism.’ Elucidate. (UPSC 1995, 10 Marks, )

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Write about the chief features of the following: Ahmadiya Movement. (UPSC 1996, 2 Marks, )

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Theosophical Society of India. (UPSC 1996, 2 Marks, )

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What do you know about Poona Sarvajanik Sabha. (UPSC 1997, 2 Marks, )

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Name of Raja Ram Mohan Roy stands foremost in the field of religious and social reforms. Elucidate. (UPSC 1997, 10 Marks, )

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Bharat Dharma Mahamandal. Sarda Sadan. Sabarmati Ashram. (UPSC 1998, 6 Marks, )

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Assess the contributions of Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar to the making of modern India. (UPSC 1999, 10 Marks, )

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In what way did Ramakrishna infuse a new vigor and dynamism into Hinduism? (UPSC 1999, 10 Marks, )

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Write short note: Sarda Act. (UPSC 1999, 2 Marks, )

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Who established the Arya Samaj? What was its goal? (UPSC 2000, 15 Marks, )

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Prarthana Samaj. (UPSC 2001, 2 Marks, )

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Satyashodhak Samaj. (UPSC 2001, 2 Marks, )

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Dharma Sabha. (UPSC 2002, 2 Marks, )

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Write a note on the Theosophical Society. (UPSC 2004, 15 Marks, )

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Darul-Uloom. (UPSC 2005, 2 Marks, )

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Characterize the main features of Indian Renaissance. (UPSC 2006, 15 Marks, )

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What was the character of socio-religious reforms in the 19th Century and how did they contribute to the national awakening in India? (UPSC 2007, 30 Marks, )

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Write about Poona Sarvajanik Sabha. (UPSC 2008, 2 Marks, )

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Write about: Gurudwara Reform Movement. (UPSC 2009, 2 Marks, )

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The women’s questions arose in modern India as a part of the 19th century social reform movement. What were the major issues and debates concerning women in that period? (UPSC 2017, 15 Marks, )

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Examine the linkages between the nineteenth century’s ‘Indian Renaissance’ and the emergence of national identity. (UPSC 2019, 10 Marks, )

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Trace the rise and growth of socio-religious reform movements with special reference to Young Bengal and Brahmo Samaj. (UPSC 2021, 10 Marks, )

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Mahatma Jotirao Phule's writings and efforts of social reforms touched issues of almost all subaltern classes. Discuss. (UPSC 2025, 15 Marks, )

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