History Practice Quiz 190

Q1.The Matua sect in eastern Bengal was founded by which leader?

A. Ghasidas B. Shri Narayana Guru C. Haridas Thakur D. B. R. Ambedkar

Q2.Shri Narayana Guru belonged to which caste in present-day Kerala?

A. Brahman B. Ezhava C. Chandala D. Leatherworker

Q3.What was the famous statement of Shri Narayana Guru?

A. One nation, one people, one destiny B. One caste, one religion, one god for humankind C. All men are created equal D. Unity in diversity

Q4.In the Bombay Presidency, until what year were untouchables not allowed into government schools?

A. 1829 B. 1857 C. 1901 D. 1947

Q5.What was the condition for untouchables to attend school in the Bombay Presidency in 1829?

A. They could sit inside the classroom B. They could sit on the veranda outside the classroom C. They were taught separately D. They were not allowed at all

Q6.Which community did the Dublas of Gujarat primarily work for?

A. Lower-caste landowners B. Upper-caste landowners C. British officials D. Merchants

Q7.The Non-Brahman castes began organizing movements against caste discrimination by which period?

A. First half of the eighteenth century B. Second half of the nineteenth century C. Early twentieth century D. Post-independence

Q8.Who was one of the most vocal leaders among the 'low-caste' leaders?

A. Jyotirao Phule B. B. R. Ambedkar C. Mahatma Gandhi D. Periyar E. V. Ramasamy

Q9.In which year was Jyotirao Phule born?

A. 1827 B. 1830 C. 1825 D. 1835

Q10.According to Jyotirao Phule, who were the Aryans?

A. Foreigners who came from outside the subcontinent B. The original inhabitants of India C. Superior beings from heaven D. Descendants of the indigenous people

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History Practice Quiz 190