Question

Explain the following statement with reason:

Social reformers created mass awareness in India.

Answer 1

1. The progress of Indian society was stunted because of superstitions, orthodox way of life, caste discriminations, false social notions, lack of curiosity and rationality that prevailed on large scale.
2. The social reformers who were trained in the modern education system introduced by the British developed a different world view.
3. They felt the need of creating a new Indian society which cherished the progressive values of ‘Freedom, Equality, Fraternity and Humanism’.
4. Therefore, they began to work towards creating mass awareness on various social and religious issues.