Very Short Answer Questions: Source-based — Question 6
Back to all questionsHe led a movement in India that called for the creation of a new social order in which no one would be subordinated to the upper-caste Brahmans. He also fought for women's rights, believing that education was essential to bringing about social change.
Identify the social reformer from the given passage. Name the organisation he established in 1873 with the aim of securing social justice for the weaker sections of society.
The social reformer being talked about is Jyotiba Phule. He established the Satya Shodhak Samaj in 1873 with the aim of securing social justice for the weaker sections of society.
Key Concepts Covered
This question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter Very Short Answer Questions: Source-based: Question, Led, Movement, India, Creation, New. These are fundamental topics in History & Civics that students are expected to master as part of the ICSE Class 10 curriculum.
A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your ICSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of History & Civics papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.
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Key Points to Remember
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- Compare and contrast different viewpoints where relevant.
- Use chronological order when describing sequences of events.
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