The social and religious reform movement began in India

Question

Explain the following statement with reason:

The social and religious reform movement began in India

Answer 1

1. With the spread of English education in India, there was spread of new ideas, new thoughts, new philosophy. 

2. Indians got introduced to western thoughts and culture. 

3. They wanted to create a society based on principles of Humanity, Equality and Fraternity. 

4. They realised that the flaws like superstitions, casteism, old customs, class system and lack of critical outlook is responsible for the backwardness of India. 

5. This association was responsible for social and religious reform in India.