Question Q.2GS1GS1
सामाजिक परिवर्तन और सुधार के लिए भारतीय समाज का आंदोलन औपनिवेशिक शासन के विरुद्ध प्रतिक्रिया था। परीक्षा कीजिए। (150 शब्दों में उत्तर दीजिए) 10 अंक / The Indian society's impulse for social change and reform was a response to its opposition to colonial rule. Examine. (Answer in 150 words) 10 Marks
Introduction
The Indian social change & reform movements started in 19th century with movements like Brahmo Samaj, Prarthana movement, etc.
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Main Body
As opposition to Colonial Rule:
1Western culture like 'equality' to women was opposed in India.
2Western education challenged the traditional learning systems, like Gurukul, Vedas, etc. in India.
3In few cases, religion was also challenged due to proselytizing activities.
Other Needs for Social Change:
1Depressing women situation. Eg:- Sati, female infanticide, etc.
2Caste system divided India.
3Proliferation of superstitions, obscurantism, etc.
What it led to:
1Equality for women: Widow Remarriage Act, Instt. Banning of Sati, etc.
2Proliferation of modern education: By Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, Jyotiba Phule, etc.
Other Needs for Social Change:
1Depressing women situation. Eg:- Sati, female infanticide, etc.
2Caste system divided India.
3Proliferation of superstitions, obscurantism, etc.
What it led to:
1Equality for women: Widow Remarriage Act, Instt. Banning of Sati, etc.
2Proliferation of modern education: By Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, Jyotiba Phule, etc.
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Conclusion
Hence, Indian Society's impulse for reform was guided by both - internal & colonial factor but it led to more equalities society.
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- Well-structured answer with clear division into colonial opposition and internal social needs
- Provides specific examples of movements (Brahmo Samaj, Prarthana)
- Mentions concrete social reforms (Widow Remarriage Act, Sati abolition)
- Identifies key reformers by name
- Good conclusion linking both internal and external factors
Topper
Aniket Danjanshwoor Hinde
AIR 812023
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Modern Indian History
Socio Religious Reform
Social Reform Movements and Colonial Response
Writing Stats
189
Total words
4
Paragraphs
Academic and analytical
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