- 'Lokahitwadi' translates to 'well-wisher of the people'. - He was a prominent figure in the 19th- century social reform movement in India.
Who among the following was popularly known as ‘Lokahitwadi’ ?
Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2021 · Topic: Social Religious Movement (Prarthana Samaj, Young Bengal Movement, and Theosophical Society)
More Modern History of India questions
- Who established Prarthana Samaj?
- Who is called the “Lokhitwadi”?
- Where is the Headquarter of the Theosophical Society situated ?
- Which of the following statements are correct with reference to the Theosophical Society? 1. It was founded in 1875 by Madam H. P. Blavatsky and a former English army officer, Colonel H. S. Olcott. 2. Its aim was to achieve a universal brotherhood of man. 3. It focussed at promoting the study of ancient religion and philosophy. 4. It emphasized on occultism.
- ...................., a socio-religious organization, was co-founded by Mehtaji Durgaram Manchharam of Surat.
- Select the correct sequence of the establishment of the following societies. I. Theosophical society II. Brahmo Samaj III. Ramkrishna Mission IV. Prarthana Samaj
- - Ramakrishna Mission (III) Founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1897, headquartered at Belur Math. It was established to carry on philanthropic and social work. 241. Which Socio-Religious Movement of 19th-20th century adopted the practices of occult mysticism ?
- Which social-religious movement of the 19th-20th century adopted practices like Guhya- Rahasyavaad?
