Q. What were the Hindu counterparts of the Tabligh and Tanzim movements?
(a) Satya Shodhak movement
(b) Shuddhi and Sangathan movement
(c) Self Respect movement
(d) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh
Ans: (b) Shuddhi and Sangathan movement
Explanation: The correct answer is (b) Shuddhi and Sangathan movement.
The Hindu counterparts of the Tabligh and Tanzim movements were the Shuddhi and Sangathan movement.
The Tabligh and Tanzim movements were Islamic revivalist movements that emerged in the early 20th century in India, focused on religious reform and spreading Islamic teachings. They aimed to strengthen the faith and commitment of Muslims.
In response, the Shuddhi and Sangathan movement emerged within Hindu society. The Shuddhi movement was led by organizations like the Arya Samaj, and its objective was to “purify” or “reconvert” individuals who had converted from Hinduism to other religions, primarily Islam or Christianity, back to Hinduism. The movement sought to bring back those who had converted and restore them to the Hindu fold.
The Sangathan movement, on the other hand, focused on organizing and mobilizing Hindus for social and political purposes. It aimed to unite Hindus under a common platform and strengthen their collective identity and influence.
Both the Shuddhi and Sangathan movements were responses to the perceived challenges posed by the Islamic revivalist movements and aimed to assert and promote Hindu interests and identity.
It is worth noting that the other options listed in the question, such as the Satya Shodhak movement, Self Respect movement, and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), were important movements and organizations within the broader Hindu nationalist and social reform movements in India, but they were not direct counterparts to the Tabligh and Tanzim movements.