____________ was founded by the Dadoba Pandurang and his brother Atmaram Pandurang in 1863 when Keshub Chandra Sen
visited Maharashtra, with an aim to make people believe in one God and worship only one God.
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SSC MTS 13th July 2022 Shift-2
Prarthana Samaj
Correct AnswerSatyashodhak Samaj
Incorrect AnswerArya Samaj
Incorrect AnswerBrahmo Samaj
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Prarthana Samaj (Option 1)
- Correct Answer
- Founded in 1863 by Dadoba Pandurang and Atmaram Pandurang.
- Emphasized monotheism and aimed to promote the worship of one God.
- Was greatly influenced by the visit of Keshub Chandra Sen to Maharashtra.
- Satyashodhak Samaj (Option 2)
- Founded by Jyotirao Phule in 1873.
- Focused on social reform, particularly improving the rights of lower-caste individuals.
- Aimed to dismantle the caste system and promote education and equality.
- Arya Samaj (Option 3)
- Founded by Swami Dayananda Saraswati in 1875.
- Promoted the values of the Vedas and sought to reform Hinduism.
- Focused on eliminating social evils like caste discrimination and child marriage.
- Brahmo Samaj (Option 4)
- Founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy in 1828.
- Advocated for monotheism and reason-based worship.
- Worked towards abolishing practices like Sati and child marriage in Hindu society.
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