Indian Renaissance – UGC NET History – Practice Questions

Renaissance In India

1. Who is known as the “Father of the Indian Renaissance”?
A. Swami Vivekananda
B. Raja Rammohan Roy
C. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
D. Swami Dayanand Saraswati

2. The term “Renaissance” literally means:
A. Revolution
B. Reform
C. Resurrection or rebirth
D. Rationalism

3. Match List I with List II regarding features of European Renaissance.

A. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv)
B. (a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)
C. (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
D. (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)

4. The Indian Renaissance was primarily inspired by:
A. Mughal administration
B. Persian literature
C. Buddhist philosophy only
D. Western concepts of reason, equality, and liberty

5. Assertion (A): The Indian Renaissance was merely a revival of old traditions.
Reason (R): In India, Renaissance implied a fresh beginning and reinterpretation.

A. Both A and R are true
B. A is true, R is false
C. A is false, R is true
D. Both A and R are false

6. Which event acted as a catalyst for the Indian Renaissance?
A. Arrival of the English
B. Revolt of 1857
C. Partition of Bengal
D. Advent of Islam

7. European scholars revived Indian learning mainly through:
A. Destruction of manuscripts
B. Translation of scriptures such as Vedas and Upanishads
C. Imposition of Persian education
D. Introduction of industrial education

8. Match List I with List II regarding Indian texts revived during Renaissance.

A. (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(i)
B. (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
C. (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
D. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv)

9. The Indian Renaissance is generally regarded as the:
A. Industrial phase of colonialism
B. Economic phase of nationalism
C. Pre-political phase of anti-colonial struggle
D. End of colonialism

10. Which of the following best describes the relationship between Renaissance and nationalism in India?
A. Renaissance followed nationalism
B. Nationalism weakened Renaissance
C. They were unrelated
D. Nationalism emerged naturally from Renaissance

11. Assertion (A): Social and religious reform movements preceded political struggles in India.
Reason (R): Renaissance created socio-cultural preparation for nationalism.

A. Both A and R are true, and R explains A
B. Both true, but R is not explanation
C. A true, R false
D. Both false

12. Which among the following was NOT a feature of the Indian Renaissance?
A. Promotion of medieval orthodoxy
B. Reinterpretation of religious texts
C. Study of English literature
D. Socio-religious reforms

13. Raja Rammohan Roy and other reformers were influenced significantly by:
A. Persian scholars
B. Mughal rulers
C. Western thinkers
D. Tribal movements

14. Match List I with List II regarding features of Indian Renaissance.

A. (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
B. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
C. (a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(iii), (d)-(ii)
D. (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)

15. Which ruler from ancient India is associated with political unity before nationalism?
A. Akbar
B. Aurangzeb
C. Sher Shah
D. Ashoka

16. Indian national consciousness mainly emerged in the:
A. 16th century
B. 17th century
C. 19th century
D. 18th century

17. Assertion (A): Colonial oppression acted as a common bond among Indians.
Reason (R): Different groups experienced colonialism in identical ways.

A. Both true
B. A is true, but R is false
C. A false, R true
D. Both false

18. Which factor contributed to political and administrative unity in India?
A. Mughal law system
B. French educational policy
C. Uniform British Government laws
D. Tribal confederations

19. Bankim Chandra Chatterji’s contribution to nationalism was through:
A. Satyagraha
B. “Vande Mataram”
C. Widow remarriage movement
D. Vernacular schools

20. Match List I with List II regarding nationalist thinkers and ideas.

A. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
B. (a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iv)
C. (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
D. (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)

21. Swami Vivekananda inspired nationalism through the slogan:
A. Swaraj is my birthright
B. Do or Die
C. Jai Hind
D. “Arise, awake, and stop not till the goal is attained”

22. The first phase of Indian Renaissance was mainly concerned with:
A. Industrial reforms
B. Political revolution
C. Social and cultural reforms
D. Military expansion

23. Assertion (A): Leaders of the first phase were entirely Anglicized Indians.
Reason (R): They critically assessed tradition to solve contemporary problems.

A. Both true
B. A true, R false
C. A false, R true
D. Both false

24. Ram Mohan Roy used Hindu scriptures particularly in debates against:
A. Child marriage
B. Sati
C. Untouchability
D. Widow shaving

25. Match List I with List II regarding reformers and reforms.

A. (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
B. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv)
C. (a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)
D. (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)

26. The second phase of Renaissance was marked by:
A. Total rejection of politics
B. Only economic reforms
C. Reconciliation of anti-colonial politics with modernity
D. Exclusive Marxist ideology

27. Gandhiji’s role in Vaikom Satyagraha was primarily that of a:
A. Revolutionary leader
B. Passive observer
C. Mediator
D. British supporter

28. Assertion (A): Anti-colonial movement followed Renaissance completely separately.
Reason (R): Renaissance values entered the ideological framework of nationalism.

A. Both true
B. A true, R false
C. A is false, but R is true
D. Both false

29. The third phase of Renaissance emerged through convergence of:
A. Liberalism and monarchy
B. Nationalism and feudalism
C. Colonialism and reformism
D. Marxism and Renaissance values

30. Match List I with List II regarding phases of Indian Renaissance.

A. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
B. (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
C. (a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iii)
D. (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)

31. The third phase of Renaissance failed mainly because:
A. Radical cultural activism did not fully develop
B. Nationalism disappeared
C. Colonial rule strengthened
D. Reformers rejected equality

32. The Brahmo Samaj was founded in:
A. 1875
B. 1820
C. 1828
D. 1835

33. Assertion (A): Brahmo Samaj opposed idol worship and caste oppression.
Reason (R): It aimed at social and religious reforms.

A. Both A and R are true, and R explains A
B. Both true, but R not explanation
C. A true, R false
D. Both false

34. Brahmo Samaj was founded in:
A. Bombay
B. Calcutta
C. Madras
D. Lahore

35. Match List I with List II regarding Brahmo Samaj reforms.

A. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
B. (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
C. (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
D. (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)

36. Arya Samaj was founded by:
A. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B. Swami Vivekananda
C. Annie Besant
D. Swami Dayanand Saraswati

37. Arya Samaj was established in Bombay in:
A. 1828
B. 1873
C. 1892
D. 1875

38. Assertion (A): Arya Samaj opposed priesthood and rituals.
Reason (R): It supported idolatry as central to religion.

A. Both true
B. A true, R false
C. A false, R true
D. Both false

39. Which movement promoted Western scientific knowledge among Hindus?
A. Deoband Movement
B. Arya Samaj
C. Young Bengal Movement
D. Ramakrishna Mission

40. Match List I with List II regarding reform movements and founders.

A. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
B. (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
C. (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
D. (a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iii)

41. The Theosophical Society was founded in New York in:
A. 1873
B. 1875
C. 1882
D. 1892

42. Which among the following is most associated with the Theosophical Society in India?
A. Madame Blavatsky
B. Colonel Olcott
C. Annie Besant
D. Swami Vivekananda

43. Assertion (A): The Theosophical Society encouraged the study of Hindu, Buddhist, and Zoroastrian philosophies.
Reason (R): It promoted the idea of universal brotherhood found in Vedas and Upanishads.

A. Both A and R are true, and R explains A
B. Both true, but R is not the explanation
C. A true, R false
D. Both false

44. The headquarters of the Theosophical Society in India was shifted to:
A. Bombay
B. Calcutta
C. Delhi
D. Madras (Adyar)

45. Match List I with List II regarding Theosophical Society.

A. (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
B. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
C. (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
D. (a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iii)

46. Ramakrishna Mission was founded in Belur near Calcutta in:
A. 1875
B. 1885
C. 1892
D. 1905

47. Who founded the Ramakrishna Mission?
A. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B. Swami Dayanand Saraswati
C. Swami Vivekananda
D. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar

48. Assertion (A): Ramakrishna Mission opposed caste discrimination and untouchability.
Reason (R): Vivekananda emphasized universality of religions and Vedanta.

A. Both A and R are true, and R explains A
B. Both true, but R not explanation
C. A true, R false
D. Both false

49. Which reform movement promoted Vedanta and universality of religions?
A. Arya Samaj
B. Ramakrishna Mission
C. Brahmo Samaj
D. Deoband Movement

50. Match List I with List II regarding Ramakrishna Mission.

A. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
B. (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
C. (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
D. (a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(iii), (d)-(ii)

51. Satyashodhak Samaj was founded by:
A. Jyotirao Govindrao Phule
B. B.R. Ambedkar
C. Narayana Guru
D. Gopal Hari Deshmukh

52. Satyashodhak Samaj was established in present-day Maharashtra in:
A. 1867
B. 1875
C. 1873
D. 1882

53. Assertion (A): Satyashodhak Samaj opposed priesthood and caste hierarchy.
Reason (R): It supported rational thinking and social equality.

A. Both A and R are true, and R explains A
B. Both true, but R not explanation
C. A true, R false
D. Both false

54. Jyotirao Phule is credited with popularizing the term:
A. Bahujan
B. Harijan
C. Adivasi
D. Dalit

55. Match List I with List II regarding Satyashodhak Samaj.

A. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
B. (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
C. (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
D. (a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(iii), (d)-(ii)

56. Young Bengal Movement was founded by:
A. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B. Henry Louis Vivian Derozio
C. Swami Vivekananda
D. Annie Besant

57. Young Bengal Movement emerged in:
A. Bombay
B. Madras
C. Calcutta
D. Lahore

58. Assertion (A): Derozio encouraged critical thinking among students.
Reason (R): He supported orthodox religious practices without criticism.

A. Both true
B. A true, R false
C. A false, R true
D. Both false

59. The Young Bengal Movement promoted:
A. Ritual orthodoxy
B. Religious conservatism
C. Liberty, equality, and free thought
D. Isolation from Western ideas

60. Match List I with List II regarding Young Bengal Movement.

A. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
B. (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
C. (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
D. (a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(iii), (d)-(ii)

61. The Aligarh Movement was founded by:
A. Muhammad Iqbal
B. Maulana Azad
C. Sir Sayyid Ahmed Khan
D. Muhammad Ali Jinnah

62. The Aligarh Movement aimed primarily at:
A. Spreading Sanskrit education
B. Promoting Hindu-Muslim conflict
C. Spreading Western scientific education among Muslims
D. Ending modern education

63. Assertion (A): Aligarh Movement encouraged scientific education among Muslims.
Reason (R): Sir Sayyid believed modern education was essential for Muslim upliftment.

A. Both A and R are true, and R explains A
B. Both true, but R not explanation
C. A true, R false
D. Both false

64. Aligarh Movement emerged in the:
A. 1820s
B. 1840s
C. 1850s
D. 1860s

65. Match List I with List II regarding Muslim reform movements.

A. (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
B. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
C. (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
D. (a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(iii), (d)-(ii)

66. Widow Remarriage Association was established in Bombay in:
A. 1856
B. 1861
C. 1873
D. 1875