Q. Which of the following sentence explain the world of reform in 19th century India?
(a) Most of the reformers came from Bengal
(b) They only focused on Hindu society
(c) Reformers were not homogenous and united in their objectives
(d) They all criticized western culture
Ans: (c) Reformers were not homogenous and united in their objectives
Explanation: The correct option that explains the world of reform in 19th-century India is:
(c) Reformers were not homogenous and united in their objectives.
During the 19th century in India, the reformers were not a homogenous group with identical objectives. They represented various regions, communities, and ideologies. While some reformers focused on specific social issues like sati (widow burning), child marriage, and female education, others addressed broader issues related to social, religious, and political reforms. The reformers came from different parts of India, not just Bengal, and their efforts were not limited to Hindu society alone. Additionally, not all reformers criticized western culture; in fact, some reformers embraced certain aspects of western ideas and education while advocating for reforms within Indian society. Therefore, option (c) accurately describes the diversity and multiplicity of objectives among the reformers of 19th-century India.
