5. Ethics and Society

Social Reform — Quiz

Test your understanding of social reform with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

Which social reform issue in 19th and 20th century Hinduism focused on the practice of child marriage?

Question 2

Religious renewal efforts in 19th and 20th century Hinduism often involved a re-emphasis on which ancient texts?

Question 3

What was a primary focus of reform movements within Dalit groups in the 19th and 20th centuries?

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the impact of social reforms on the application of the 'caste' system in 19th and 20th century Hinduism?

Question 5

Beyond religious practices, what other area did 19th and 20th-century Hindu social reformers often address to improve societal conditions?