40th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1995

Which category of population was primarily attracted by the religious reform movements of the nineteenth century? (i) Intellectuals (ii) Urban upper castes (iii) Poor ordinary class (iv) Liberal princes Choose your answer from the given code :

aOnly i
bi and ii
ci, ii and iii
di, ii and iv✓ Correct

Explanation

The religious and social reform movements of the nineteenth century occupy a special place in modern Indian history. These movements influenced intellectuals and the middle class the most. The poor masses remained almost unaffected by these movements. Intellectuals, urban upper castes, and liberal princely rulers were influenced by these movements.

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