INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

GS History Modern India
Q.

With reference to the Young Bengal movement, which of the following issues were taken up by Derozians:

1. Rights of women

2. Grievances of peasants

3. Better treatment of Indian labours in British colonies abroad.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct. The Derozians attacked old and decadent customs, rites and traditions. They were passionate advoactes of womens rights and advocated education for them.

Statement 2 is incorrect. One of biggest flaws of this movement was they did not take up peasant cause but there was no other section which could support their advanced ideas. They remained ideal and failed to understand the real Indian situation.

Statement 3 is correct. They carried on public agitation on public questions such as revision of Company's Charter, the freedom of press and better treatment for Indian labour in British colonies abroad.

Thus, Option C is Correct.

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