Previous year MCQs

Modern Indian History UPPSC 2015 GS-I
Question

The Tarkeshwar movement of 1924 in Bengal was against:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Corruption in temples

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Corruption in temples”.
The Tarkeshwar movement was a protest against the corruption and mismanagement of Hindu temples and religious institutions.

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