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Which of the following reform movements was the first to be started in the 19th century?

A. Prarthana Samaj
B. Brahmo Samaj
C. Arya Samaj
D. Rama Krishna Mission
Answer» B. Brahmo Samaj
Explanation: The Brahmo Samaj was the first modern Hindu reform movement. It was founded in Calcutta in 1828 by Ram Mohan Roy (1772-1833). As an expression of the social and religlous views of a small but influential group of westernized Indians, the Brahmo Samafsought to create a purified form of Hinduism, a Hindu dharma free of all Puranic elements such as temple rituals and image worship.
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