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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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