Young Bengal Movement


 
 
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Young Bengal Movement

Young Bengal Movement

  • In the Bengal region, this movement was started by Henry Vivian Derozio. Born in 1809 AD, Derozio came to Calcutta in 1826 as a watch seller. Later Derozio worked as a teacher of history at the Hindu College, Calcutta.
  • For social reform, Derozio established organizations such as the Academic Association and the Society for the Acquisition of General Knowledge.
  • Derozio encouraged his supporters to live and die for the truth, to adopt all virtues and to behave accordingly.
  • Among those who follow the truth, Derozio is compared to 'Socrates'.
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    Question : 1

    Which of the following was the major issues of the Young Bengal Movement ?

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 2

    In the Bengal region, Young Bengal movement was started by ___________________.

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 3

    ______________________ has called Derozio the 'Forerunner of modern civilization in Bengal'.

    Right Option : A
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