Which of the following organizations was established earlier than the other three organizations during British rule?
This questions was previously asked in
SSC MTS 11th October 2021 Shift-3
Brahmo Samaj
Correct AnswerPrarthana Samaj
Incorrect AnswerParamahansa Mandali
Incorrect AnswerSatyashodhak Samaj
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Brahmo Samaj: Founded in 1828 by Raja Ram Mohan Roy in Bengal, it aimed at reforming societal norms and opposing discriminatory practices like Sati.
- Prarthana Samaj: Established in 1867 in Bombay by Atmaram Pandurang, it sought to make spiritual and social reforms such as caste equality.
- Paramahansa Mandali: Initiated in around 1849 in Maharashtra, this was a secret society working towards breaking caste barriers and promoting education.
- Satyashodhak Samaj: Started in 1873 by Jyotirao Phule, its focus was on challenging the caste system and promoting social equality and education.
Given these timelines, the Brahmo Samaj was indeed established first.
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By: santosh