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Tamil Nadu Board 10th Standard Social Science - History Unit 5: Book Back Answers and Solutions
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Unit 5: Social and Religious Reform Movements in the 19th Century
I. Choose the correct answer.
1. In which year was Sati abolished?a) 1827
b) 1829
c) 1826
d) 1927
Answer Key:
b) 1829
2. What was the name of the Samaj founded by Dayanand Saraswati?
a) Arya Samaj
b) Brahmo Samaj
c) Prarthana Samaj
d) Adi Brahmo Samaj
Answer Key:
a) Arya Samaj
3. Whose campaign and work led to the enactment of Widow Remarriage Reform Act of 1856?
a) Iswarchandra Vidyasagar
b) Raja Rammohan Roy
c) Annie Besant
d) Jyotiba Phule
Answer Key:
a) Iswarchandra Vidyasagar
4. Whose voice was Rast Goftar?
a) Parsi Movement
b) Aligarh Movement
c) Ramakrishna Mission
d) Dravida Mahajana Sabha
Answer Key:
a) Parsi Movement
5. Who was the founder of Namdhari Movement?
a) Baba Dayal Das
b) Baba Ramsingh
c) Gurunanak
d) Jyotiba Phule
Answer Key:
b) Baba Ramsingh
6. Who was the founder of Widow Remarriage Association?
a) Mahadev Govind Ranade
b) Devendranath Tagore
c ) Jyotiba Phule
d) Ayyankali
Answer Key:
a) Mahadev Govind Ranade
7. Who was the author of the book Satyarthaprakash?
a) Dayananda Saraswathi
b) Iyothee Thassar
c) Annie Besant
d) Narayana Guru
Answer Key:
a) Dayananda Saraswathi
II. Fill in the blanks.
1. _____ founded the Samarasa Vedha Sanmarga Sangam.2. The founder of Poona Sarvajanik Sabha was _____.
3. Gulamgiri was written by _____.
4. Ramakrishna Mission was established by _____.
5. _____ was the forerunner of Akali Movement.
6. Oru paisa Tamilan was started by _____.
Answer Key:
1. Ramalinga Adigal (Vallalar)
2. Mahadev Govind Ranade (M.G.Ranade)
3. Jyotiba Phule
4. Swami Vivekananda
5. Singh Sabha
6. Iyothee Thassar
ii) He encouraged idolatry
iii) He published tracts condemning social evils
a) i) is correct.
b) i) and ii) are correct.
c) i), ii) and iii) are correct.
d) i) and iii) are correct.
Answer Key:
d) i) and iii) are correct.
2. i) Prarthana Samaj was founded by Dr. Atma Ram Pandurang
ii) Prarthana Samaj encouraged inter-dining and inter-caste marriage
iii) Jyotiba Phule worked for the upliftment of men.
iv) Prarthana Samaj had it’s origin in the Punjab.
a) i) is correct.
b) ii) is correct.
c) i) and ii) are correct.
d) iii) and iv) are correct.
Answer Key:
c) i) and ii) are correct.
3. i) Ramakrishna Mission was actively involved in social causes such as education, health care, relief in time of calamities.
ii) Ramakrishna emphasised the spiritual union with God through ecstatic practices.
iii) Ramakrishna established the Ramakrishna Mission
a) i) is correct.
b) i) and ii) are correct.
c) iii) is correct.
d) i) and iii) correct.
Answer Key:
b) i) and ii) are correct.
4. Assertion : Jyotiba Phule opened orphanages and homes for widows.
Reason : Jyotiba Phule opposed child marriage and supported widow remarriage
a) Assertion is correct but reason is not apt to the assertion.
b) Assertion is correct and the reason is apt to the assertion.
c) Both are wrong.
d) Reason is correct but assertion is irrelevant.
Answer Key:
a) Assertion is correct but reason is not apt to the assertion.
Answer Key:
1. In the beginning there was nothing. The one supreme Being alone existed who created the Universe.
2. He alone is the God of Truth, Infinite Wisdom, Goodness and power, eternal omnipresent, the one without second.
3. Our salvation depends on belief in Him and in His worship in this world and the next.
4. Belief consists in loving Him and doing His will.
2. Discuss Mahadev Govind Ranade’s contribution to social reforms.
Answer Key:
1. Mahadev Govind Ranade devoted himself to social activities such as inter - caste dining, inter - caste marriage, widow remarriage and improvement of women and depressed classes.
2. He founded the Widow Marriage Association, The Poona Sarvajanik Sabha and THe Deccan Education Society.
3. Write a note on reforms of Ramalinga Adigal.
Answer Key:
1. Ramalinga Adigal emphasised the bonds of responsibility and compassion between living beings.
2. He showed his compassion and mercy on all living beings including plants. This is called “Jeeva Karunya”.
3. He established the Samarasa Vedha Sanmarga Satya Sangam in 1865.
4. He also established a free feeding house for every one irrespective of caste at Vadalur in 1867 in the wake of terrible famine in 1866 in South India.
4. List the social evils eradicated by Brahmo Samaj.
Answer Key:
Sati, Child marriage, Polygamy and Subjugation of women.
5. Highlight the work done by Jyotiba Phule for the welfare of the poor and the marginalized.
Answer Key:
1. Jyothiba Phule opened the first school for “Untouchables” in Poona in 1852.
2. He launched the SatyaShodhak Samaj (Truth seekers Society) to stir the non - brahmin masses to self - respect.
3. He opposed child marriage and supported widow remarriage.
4. Jyotiba Phule and his wife Savitribhai Phule devoted their lives for the upliftment of depressed classes and women.
5. He opened orphanages and homes for widows.
VI. Answer in detail.
1. Discuss the circumstances that led to the Reform movements of 19th century.
Answer Key:
1. English education facilitated the emergence of an educated middle class.
2. This class people came under influence of western ideas and thoughts.
3. Christianity also impacted the emerging new middle class take a lead in political and reform movements.
4. Scholars and writers such as Raja Ram mohan Roy, Bankim Chandra Chatterji and K.C. Sen encouraged people towards propagating reforms.
5. Their ideas and actions helped to mitigate social evils such as Sati, female infanticide, child marriage and all kinds of supersitious religious beliefs.
6. The educated Indians were inspired by the western ideas of reason, equality, liberty and humanity.
7. They wanted to revive the past glory and started the various social and religious reform movements.
8. They fought to eradicate social evils.
9. These circumstances led to the “Social and Religious Reform Movements” of the 19th century in India.
2. Evaluate the contributions of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and Swami Viveka nanda to regenerate Indian society.
Answer Key:
Ramakrishna Paramahamsa’s contributions:
1. Ramakrishna, a simple priest of Dakshineswar near Kolkata, emphasized the spiritual union with God through ecstatic practices such as singing bhajans.
2. Being an ardent devotee of Goddess Kali, he declared that the manifestations were infinite.
3. He believed that all religions contain the universal elements which would lead to salvation. He claimed, “Jiva is Shiva” (All living beings are Gods).
4. He viewed “service to man is service to God.”
Swami Vivekananda’s contribution:
1. Swami Vivekananda was the chief disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa.
2. Being a radical monk, he advocated practical vedanta of service to humanity.
3. He condemned the tendency to defend every institution connected with religion.
4. He appealed to Indian youth to regenerate Hindu society.
5. His ideas bred a sense of self - confidence among youth who deemed themselves inferior in relation to the materialistic achievement of the West.
6. He founded Ramakrishna Mission to propagate the life and works of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa.
7. Unlike other missionaries, Ramakrishna Mission was actively involved in social
causes such as education, health care and relief in times of natural disasters.
3. Write an essay on the role played by the 19th century reformers towards the cause of Women.
1. Ramalinga Adigal (Vallalar)
2. Mahadev Govind Ranade (M.G.Ranade)
3. Jyotiba Phule
4. Swami Vivekananda
5. Singh Sabha
6. Iyothee Thassar
III. Choose the correct statement.
1. i) Raja Rammohan Roy preached monotheismii) He encouraged idolatry
iii) He published tracts condemning social evils
a) i) is correct.
b) i) and ii) are correct.
c) i), ii) and iii) are correct.
d) i) and iii) are correct.
Answer Key:
d) i) and iii) are correct.
2. i) Prarthana Samaj was founded by Dr. Atma Ram Pandurang
ii) Prarthana Samaj encouraged inter-dining and inter-caste marriage
iii) Jyotiba Phule worked for the upliftment of men.
iv) Prarthana Samaj had it’s origin in the Punjab.
a) i) is correct.
b) ii) is correct.
c) i) and ii) are correct.
d) iii) and iv) are correct.
Answer Key:
c) i) and ii) are correct.
3. i) Ramakrishna Mission was actively involved in social causes such as education, health care, relief in time of calamities.
ii) Ramakrishna emphasised the spiritual union with God through ecstatic practices.
iii) Ramakrishna established the Ramakrishna Mission
a) i) is correct.
b) i) and ii) are correct.
c) iii) is correct.
d) i) and iii) correct.
Answer Key:
b) i) and ii) are correct.
4. Assertion : Jyotiba Phule opened orphanages and homes for widows.
Reason : Jyotiba Phule opposed child marriage and supported widow remarriage
a) Assertion is correct but reason is not apt to the assertion.
b) Assertion is correct and the reason is apt to the assertion.
c) Both are wrong.
d) Reason is correct but assertion is irrelevant.
Answer Key:
a) Assertion is correct but reason is not apt to the assertion.
IV. Match the following.
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1
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Oru Paisa Tamilan
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Widows Remarriage Reform Act
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2
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Thiruvarutpa
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Nirankari
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3
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Baba Dayal Das
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Adi Bramo Samaj
|
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4
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Iswarchandra Vidyasagar
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Journal
 |
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5
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Debendranath
|
Songs of Grace
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Answer
Key:
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1
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Oru Paisa Tamilan
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Journal
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2
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Thiruvarutpa
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Songs of Grace
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3
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Baba Dayal Das
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Nirankari
|
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4
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Iswarchandra Vidyasagar
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Widows Remarriage Reform Act
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5
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Debendranath
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Adi Bramo Samaj
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V. Answer briefly.
1. Mention the four articles of faith laid down by Maharishi Debendranath Tagore.Answer Key:
1. In the beginning there was nothing. The one supreme Being alone existed who created the Universe.
2. He alone is the God of Truth, Infinite Wisdom, Goodness and power, eternal omnipresent, the one without second.
3. Our salvation depends on belief in Him and in His worship in this world and the next.
4. Belief consists in loving Him and doing His will.
2. Discuss Mahadev Govind Ranade’s contribution to social reforms.
Answer Key:
1. Mahadev Govind Ranade devoted himself to social activities such as inter - caste dining, inter - caste marriage, widow remarriage and improvement of women and depressed classes.
2. He founded the Widow Marriage Association, The Poona Sarvajanik Sabha and THe Deccan Education Society.
3. Write a note on reforms of Ramalinga Adigal.
Answer Key:
1. Ramalinga Adigal emphasised the bonds of responsibility and compassion between living beings.
2. He showed his compassion and mercy on all living beings including plants. This is called “Jeeva Karunya”.
3. He established the Samarasa Vedha Sanmarga Satya Sangam in 1865.
4. He also established a free feeding house for every one irrespective of caste at Vadalur in 1867 in the wake of terrible famine in 1866 in South India.
4. List the social evils eradicated by Brahmo Samaj.
Answer Key:
Sati, Child marriage, Polygamy and Subjugation of women.
5. Highlight the work done by Jyotiba Phule for the welfare of the poor and the marginalized.
Answer Key:
1. Jyothiba Phule opened the first school for “Untouchables” in Poona in 1852.
2. He launched the SatyaShodhak Samaj (Truth seekers Society) to stir the non - brahmin masses to self - respect.
3. He opposed child marriage and supported widow remarriage.
4. Jyotiba Phule and his wife Savitribhai Phule devoted their lives for the upliftment of depressed classes and women.
5. He opened orphanages and homes for widows.
VI. Answer in detail.
1. Discuss the circumstances that led to the Reform movements of 19th century.Answer Key:
1. English education facilitated the emergence of an educated middle class.
2. This class people came under influence of western ideas and thoughts.
3. Christianity also impacted the emerging new middle class take a lead in political and reform movements.
4. Scholars and writers such as Raja Ram mohan Roy, Bankim Chandra Chatterji and K.C. Sen encouraged people towards propagating reforms.
5. Their ideas and actions helped to mitigate social evils such as Sati, female infanticide, child marriage and all kinds of supersitious religious beliefs.
6. The educated Indians were inspired by the western ideas of reason, equality, liberty and humanity.
7. They wanted to revive the past glory and started the various social and religious reform movements.
8. They fought to eradicate social evils.
9. These circumstances led to the “Social and Religious Reform Movements” of the 19th century in India.
2. Evaluate the contributions of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and Swami Viveka nanda to regenerate Indian society.
Answer Key:
Ramakrishna Paramahamsa’s contributions:
1. Ramakrishna, a simple priest of Dakshineswar near Kolkata, emphasized the spiritual union with God through ecstatic practices such as singing bhajans.
2. Being an ardent devotee of Goddess Kali, he declared that the manifestations were infinite.
3. He believed that all religions contain the universal elements which would lead to salvation. He claimed, “Jiva is Shiva” (All living beings are Gods).
4. He viewed “service to man is service to God.”
Swami Vivekananda’s contribution:
1. Swami Vivekananda was the chief disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa.
2. Being a radical monk, he advocated practical vedanta of service to humanity.
3. He condemned the tendency to defend every institution connected with religion.
4. He appealed to Indian youth to regenerate Hindu society.
5. His ideas bred a sense of self - confidence among youth who deemed themselves inferior in relation to the materialistic achievement of the West.
6. He founded Ramakrishna Mission to propagate the life and works of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa.
7. Unlike other missionaries, Ramakrishna Mission was actively involved in social
causes such as education, health care and relief in times of natural disasters.
3. Write an essay on the role played by the 19th century reformers towards the cause of Women.
Answer Key:
Raja Rammohan Roy:
1. Raja Rammohan Roy was one of the earliest reformers influenced by the western ideas to initiate reforms.
2. Raja Rammohan Roy was a great scholar. He wanted polygamy to end.
3. He advocated the rights of widows to remarry.
4. Lord William Bentinck passed the Sati abolition Act (1829) due to the efforts of Raja Rammohan Roy.
5. He condemned the subjugation of women. He strongly advocated education for women.
6. He was also against child marriage.
Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar:
1. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar opposed polygamy, Sati and Child - marriage.
2. He advocated remarriage of widows.
3. He played a lead role in promoting education of girls.
4. He dedicated his whole life for the betterment of child widows of Hindu society.
5. He was instrumental in passing the Widows’ Remarriage Act (1856).
Mahadev Govinda Ranade:
1. Justice Mahadev Govind Ranade devoted his life to social activities such as inter - caste marriage, widow remarriage and improvement of women and the depressed classes.
2. He was the founder of the Widow Marriage Association.
Jyotiba Phule:
1. Jyotiba Phule opposed child marriage.
2. He supported widow remarriage.
3. Jyotiba Phule and his wife Savitribai devoted their lives for the upliftment of the depressed classes and women.
4. He opened orphanages and homes for widows.
Dayanand Saraswati:
1. Dayanand Saraswati opposed child marriage and supported widow remarriage.
VII. Activity.
Soon
Raja Rammohan Roy:
1. Raja Rammohan Roy was one of the earliest reformers influenced by the western ideas to initiate reforms.
2. Raja Rammohan Roy was a great scholar. He wanted polygamy to end.
3. He advocated the rights of widows to remarry.
4. Lord William Bentinck passed the Sati abolition Act (1829) due to the efforts of Raja Rammohan Roy.
5. He condemned the subjugation of women. He strongly advocated education for women.
6. He was also against child marriage.
Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar:
1. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar opposed polygamy, Sati and Child - marriage.
2. He advocated remarriage of widows.
3. He played a lead role in promoting education of girls.
4. He dedicated his whole life for the betterment of child widows of Hindu society.
5. He was instrumental in passing the Widows’ Remarriage Act (1856).
Mahadev Govinda Ranade:
1. Justice Mahadev Govind Ranade devoted his life to social activities such as inter - caste marriage, widow remarriage and improvement of women and the depressed classes.
2. He was the founder of the Widow Marriage Association.
Jyotiba Phule:
1. Jyotiba Phule opposed child marriage.
2. He supported widow remarriage.
3. Jyotiba Phule and his wife Savitribai devoted their lives for the upliftment of the depressed classes and women.
4. He opened orphanages and homes for widows.
Dayanand Saraswati:
1. Dayanand Saraswati opposed child marriage and supported widow remarriage.
VII. Activity.
Soon
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