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).