The Advent of the Europeans


  1. Which one of the following regulations declared the custom of sati as illegal?









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    Regulation XVII of 1829 declared the custom of Sati as illegal. Bentinck became a crusader against it and promulgated his Regulation XVII on 4 December 1829 prohibiting the practice of Sati. Those who practiced Sati were made liable for punishment by law courts as accessories to the crime. The Regulation was extended to the Madras and Bombay Presidencies in 1830.

    Correct Option: D

    Regulation XVII of 1829 declared the custom of Sati as illegal. Bentinck became a crusader against it and promulgated his Regulation XVII on 4 December 1829 prohibiting the practice of Sati. Those who practiced Sati were made liable for punishment by law courts as accessories to the crime. The Regulation was extended to the Madras and Bombay Presidencies in 1830.


  1. Who started the socio-religious organization "Tattvabodhini Sabha" and its appended journal 'Tattvabodhini'?









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    Devendranath Tagore started the socio-religious organization "Tattvabodhini Sabha" and its appended journal 'Tattvabodhini'. Before Debendranath joined the Brahmo Samaj, he had organized a Tattvaranjini Sabha at Calcutta. The same Sabha was later known as Tattvabodhini Sabha. The objectives of Tattvabodhini Sabha were to encourage religious inquiries and disseminate the essence of Upanishads.

    Correct Option: C

    Devendranath Tagore started the socio-religious organization "Tattvabodhini Sabha" and its appended journal 'Tattvabodhini'. Before Debendranath joined the Brahmo Samaj, he had organized a Tattvaranjini Sabha at Calcutta. The same Sabha was later known as Tattvabodhini Sabha. The objectives of Tattvabodhini Sabha were to encourage religious inquiries and disseminate the essence of Upanishads.



  1. Who among the following authored the book entitled "The Precepts of Jesus, the Guide to Peace and Happiness"?









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    Ram Mohan Roy authored the book entitled 'The Precepts of Jesus, the Guide to Peace and Happiness." In this book, he tried to separate the moral and philosophical message of the New Testament, which he praised from its miracle stories.

    Correct Option: A

    Ram Mohan Roy authored the book entitled 'The Precepts of Jesus, the Guide to Peace and Happiness." In this book, he tried to separate the moral and philosophical message of the New Testament, which he praised from its miracle stories.


  1. Who was the leader of the Farazi rebellion?









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    Dadu Miyan was the leader of the Farazi rebellion. Farazis were the followers of a Muslim sect founded by Haji Shariatallah of Faridpur in eastern Bengal. They advocated radical religious, social and political changes. Shariatullah's son Dadu Miyan organized his followers with an aim to expel the English intruders from Bengal.

    Correct Option: B

    Dadu Miyan was the leader of the Farazi rebellion. Farazis were the followers of a Muslim sect founded by Haji Shariatallah of Faridpur in eastern Bengal. They advocated radical religious, social and political changes. Shariatullah's son Dadu Miyan organized his followers with an aim to expel the English intruders from Bengal.



  1. What did the India Act V of 1843 made illegal?









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    Slavery was made illegal by the India Act V of 1843. The Indian Slavery Act, 1843, also Act V of 1843, was an act passed in British India under East India Company rule, which outlawed many economic transactions associated with slavery.

    Correct Option: C

    Slavery was made illegal by the India Act V of 1843. The Indian Slavery Act, 1843, also Act V of 1843, was an act passed in British India under East India Company rule, which outlawed many economic transactions associated with slavery.