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Q271. His principal forte was social and religious reform. He relied upon legislation to do away with social ills and work unceasingly for the eradication of child marriage and the purdah system. To encourage consideration of social problems on a national scale, he inaugurated the Indian National Social Conference, which for many years met for its annual session alongside the Indian National Congress. The reference in this passage is to:

His principal forte was social and religious reform. He relied upon legislation to do away with social ills and work unceasingly for the eradication of child marriage and the purdah system. To encourage consideration of social problems on a national scale, he inaugurated the Indian National Social Conference, which for many years met for its annual session alongside the Indian National Congress. The reference in this passage is to:

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 1996 • Modern History

Correct Answer: Option (C) — Mahadev Govind Ranade

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Justice Mahadev Govind Ranade founded the Indian National Social Conference in 1887. The conference held its annual deliberations alongside the Indian National Congress sessions to advocate for social reforms, including raising the age of marriage, promoting widow remarriage, and improving the status of women.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1996 (Q271)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicModern History → Social & Religious Reform Movements
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — Mahadev Govind Ranade

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1996 Q271

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1996 GS Paper I Question 271 (Modern History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1996 Modern History (Social & Religious Reform Movements) question is Option (C): "Mahadev Govind Ranade". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 1996 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Modern History" and micro-topic "Social & Religious Reform Movements". You can explore all repeated questions from Social & Religious Reform Movements in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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