CTET PAPER II 2021 · PYQ · History / Social Reform Movements · medium
Which of the following is FALSE in the context of women, caste and reform during the colonial period?
A.Pandita Ramabai founded a widow's home at Poona.
B.The knowledge of ancient texts helped the reformers promote new laws.
C.Vidyasagar suggested that widows could remarry.
D.Prarthana Samaj drew only upon Hindu texts.✓ Correct
Explanation
The Prarthana Samaj, founded in 1867 in Maharashtra, did not draw only upon Hindu texts — it drew inspiration from a variety of sources, including the Bhakti tradition and Christian thought, and emphasised reforms like women's education and widow remarriage. The other statements are correct: Pandita Ramabai did found a widow's home in Poona; reformers like Rammohun Roy and Vidyasagar used ancient texts to argue for reform; and Vidyasagar championed widow remarriage.
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