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With regard to Lord Macaulay's Minute (1835), consider the following statements.
1. It gave preference to Western Scientists Literature over traditional Indian learning.
2. It proposed English as a medium of instructions in schools and colleges.
3. It forwarded the 'downward filtration theory'.
4. It led to the opening of a large number elementary schools.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Important Questions on Modern History

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Which among the following statements with regard to Raja Ram Mohan Roy are correct?

1. He started the Atmiya Sabha.

2. He wrote the Gift of Monotheist.

3. He published the Precepts of Jesus.

4. He founded the Brahmo Sabha.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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Match the following     

List I (Muslim Reform Movement) List II (Founder of the Movement)
A. Wahabi Movement 1. Mirza Ghulam Ahmad
B. Faraizi or Faroudi 2. Manlaha Mohammad Ali
C. Ahrar 3. Haji Shariat Allah
D. Ahmadiya Movement 4. Syed Ahmad Racbadri

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After the death of Raja Ram Mohan Roy, the Brahmo Samaj split into two sections; the Brahmo Samaj of India and the Adi Brahmo Samaj. Who were the leaders of the two sections respectively?
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Match the following

List I (Peasant Movement) List II (Leader of Peasant Movement)
A. Faqir 1. Swami Sahajanand Saraswati
B. Ramosi  2. Karam Shah
C. Pagal Panthis  3. Manju Shah
D. Bihar Kisan Sabha 4. Chittur Singh
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Consider the following statements: 
1. Arya Samaj was founded in 1835.
2. Lala Lajpat Rai opposed the appeal of Arya Samaj to the authority of Vedas in support of its social reform programme.
3. Under Keshab Chandra Sen, the Brahmo Samaj campaigned for women's Education
4. Vinoba Bhave founded the Sarvodya Samaj to work among refugees
Which of these statements are correct?
 
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Match the following                                  

List I (News paper/Journal/ Periodical) List II (Founder Editor)
A. Sabd Kaumudi 1. Devendranath Tagore
B. Indian Mirror  2. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
C. Amrit Bazar Patrika 3. GS Aiyar and PVRanghachariar
D. The Hindu 4. Sisir Kumar Ghosh
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Consider the following landmarks in Indian education:

1. Hindu College, Calcutta

2. University of Calcutta

3. Adam's Report

4. Wood's Dispatch

The correct chronological order of these landmarks is:

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During Indian Freedom struggle, the National Social Conference was formed. What was the reason for its formation?