Consider the following statements with regard to Young Bengal group of students:
1. They posed an intellectual challenge to the religious and social orthodoxy of Hinduism.
2. They had complete faith in everything British and Western learning which alienated them from the masses.
3. They were influenced by Henry Vivian Derozio and were responsible for the establishment of the Society for Translating European Sciences.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) All of the above
Explanation:
Young Bengal, a controversial group of students, influenced by a Eurasian teacher of Hindu College in Calcutta (Henry Vivian Derozio), were responsible for the establishment of Society for Acquisition of General Knowledge.
This group became infamous for their social rebellion. Their rebellion extended to the religious sphere and posed an intellectual challenge to the religious and social orthodoxy of Hinduism.
Their very radicalism and complete faith in everything British and Western learning alienated them from the masses.
Do you know?
Derozio was one of those rare teachers whose attachment to knowledge, love of truth, and hatred of evil made a profound impression upon those who came in contact with him. Like Socrates, he pursued what was right and was accused of misguiding the youth. Some influential Hindus had him removed from service and shortly thereafter, he died. But the Derozian influence continued and it was known as the Young Bengal Movement. All the leading movements of the period were connected with it.
THINK!
- Young Bengal Movement
- Henry Louis Vivian Derozio contributions and works