The historic 'Young Bengal Movement' of the late 1820s and 1830s was inspired and led by whom? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The historic 'Young Bengal Movement' of the late 1820s and 1830s was inspired and led by whom?
A. Henry Louis Vivian Derozio
B. David Hare
C. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
D. Debendranath Tagore
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Henry Louis Vivian Derozio, a brilliant teacher at Hindu College, Calcutta, inspired his students (the Derozians) to question all authority and adopt radical free thought.

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Question #1
The 'Bardoli Satyagraha' of 1928, a highly successful non-violent peasant movement against arbitrary land revenue increases, was led by:
A. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
B. Mahatma Gandhi
C. Morarji Desai
D. Narhari Parikh

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel organized the Bardoli Satyagraha in Gujarat. His brilliant leadership earned him the title of 'Sardar' from the women of Bardoli.

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Question #2
The Poona Pact of 1932 was an agreement between Mahatma Gandhi and whom?
A. Lord Irwin
B. B. R. Ambedkar
C. Ramsay MacDonald
D. Subhas Chandra Bose

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Poona Pact provided reserved seats for depressed classes within the general Hindu electorate.

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The Right to Education Act was enacted in:
A. 2010
B. 2005
C. 1993
D. 2009

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
It made education a fundamental right for children aged 6-14.

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