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SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 50

SSC CGL - 25 July 2023 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q50

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Bramho Samaj was founded by whom?

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Correct answer: A

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The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Raja Ram Mohan Roy.

  • The Brahmo Samaj was founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy in 1828.
  • This reformist movement aimed to modernize Hindu society by advocating for monotheism and rationalism while challenging prevalent social practices.
  • The Brahmo Samaj focused on eliminating social evils such as caste discrimination, child marriage, and the practice of sati.
  • It promoted a more ethical and inclusive approach to religion, encouraging social reform and the pursuit of knowledge.
  • Raja Ram Mohan Roy's vision was to create a progressive society based on equality, human rights, and a rational interpretation of religious principles.
  • The movement played a significant role in the Indian reformist and nationalist movements.