Who founded the Arya Samaj?

Practice MCQ for SSC, UPSC, RRB Exams

A. Dayanand Saraswati A.
B. Swami Vivekananda B.
C. Keshab Chandra Sen C.
D. Bal Gangadhar Tilak D.

Correct Answer: A সঠিক উত্তর: A

Explanation ব্যাখ্যা

The Arya Samaj was founded by Swami Dayanand Saraswati in 1875.

Key Details:
  • Founded in Bombay (Mumbai) in 1875, later expanding across North India.
  • Core principles: "Back to the Vedas", rejection of idol worship, caste discrimination, and ritualism.
  • Emphasised social reforms: women's education, widow remarriage, and the Shuddhi movement (reconversion to Hinduism).
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