SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 21

SSC GD Const (English) - 21 Feb 2024 Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q21

Who among the following was associated with the Young Bengal Movement?
 

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Henry Derozio.

  • Henry Derozio, an Indian educator and poet of the early 19th century, was a key figure in the Young Bengal Movement.
  • This reformist and intellectual movement, which emerged during British colonial rule, sought to challenge traditional norms and promote rationalism, social reform, and secularism.
  • Derozio's progressive ideas and emphasis on critical thinking inspired his students to question established practices and advocate for change, contributing significantly to the intellectual awakening of Bengal and broader Indian society.