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ho was the founder of Kolkata's first "Atmiya Sabha" (philo-sophical discussion circle) held in 1815? |
A. | Ram Mohan Roy |
B. | Lala Lajpat Rai |
C. | Rabindranath Tagore |
D. | Jawahar Lal Nehru |
Answer» A. Ram Mohan Roy | |
Explanation: Atmiya Sabha was started by Ram Mohan Roy in 1815 in Kolkata (then Calcutta). It served to conduct debate and discussion sessions on philosophical topics, and promote free and collective thinking and social reform. The foundation of Atmiya Sabha considered as the beginning of the modern age in Kolkata. |
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