Consider the following statements with regard to Satnami Movement of Central India.
a) The movement was founded by Ghasidas.
b) The movement was to improve the condition of leather workers.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Both a and b.
Both statements are correct regarding the Satnami Movement of Central India:
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The Satnami Movement was founded by Guru Ghasidas in the early 19th century in what is now Chhattisgarh.
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It aimed to uplift the social status of the leather-working community, who were considered untouchables and faced severe discrimination.
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The movement promoted social equality, moral living, and rejection of caste hierarchy, emphasizing devotion to a formless god, or “Satnam” (true name), and reforming religious and social practices.