716: Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Brahmo Samaj?
1. It opposed idolatry.
2. It denied the need for a priestly class for interpreting the religious texts.
3. It popularized the doctrine that the Vedas are infallible.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
The religion of the Brahmo Samaj at the beginning was, known to be Vedantisrn. The doctrine of the infallibitity of the Vedas was tacitly accepted by the Brahmo Samaj. Brahmo Samaj didn't popularise the doctrine that Vedas are infallible.
The purpose of Brahmo Smaj was to purify Hinduism and to preach Monotheism. It laid emphasis on human dignity, opposed idolatry and denounced such social evils as the practice of Sati. It opposed idol worship, priesthood and rituals.
The Brahmo Samaj also tried to incorporate the best aspects of modern Western thought. Most of all it based itself on human reason which was to be the ultimate criterion for deciding what was worthwhile and what was useless in the past or present religious principles and practices.
For that reason, the Brahmo Samaj denied the need for a priestly class for interpreting religious writings. Every individual had the right and the capacity to decide with the help of his own intellect what was right and what was wrong in a relligious book or principle.
717: The first factory Act restricting the working hours of women and children, and authorizing local governments to make necessary rules was adopted during whose time?
(a) lord Lytton
(b) Lord Ripon
(c) Lord Bentinck
(d) Lord Canning
Explanation:
The first Factory Act was passed (1881) during Lord Ripon"s Viceroyship (1880-84) to .improve labour conditions.
718: The people of India agitated against the arrival of Simon Commission because
(a) Indians never wanted the review of the working of the Act of 1919
(b) Simon Commission recommended the abolition of Dyarchy (Diarchy) in the Provinces
(c) there was no Indian member in the Simon Commission
(d) the Simon Commission suggested the partition of the country
Explanation:
Option (C) was the right reason for agitation.
719: Which of the following pairs are correct:
(1) The Indian Councils Act, 1909 - Provincial Autonomy
(2) The Government of Act, 1919 - Introduction of India Dyarchy
(3) The Government Act, 1935 - Proposal for a of India Federation of India
(4) The Indian Act, 1947 - Provincial Independence Legislature
(a) (1) and (4)
(b) (2) and (3)
(c) (1) and (3)
(d) (2) and (4)
720: "Bijanti" government is compared to the Chola's for:
(a) Rural democracy
(b) Administrative system
(c) Land revenue collection system
(d) Display of wealth