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SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 49

SSC CGL - 25 July 2023 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q49

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The Hindu Mahasabha was founded as a response to muslim fundamentalism in which year?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 1915.

  • Founded in 1915, the Hindu Mahasabha was a key Hindu nationalist organization led by V. D. Savarkar and others.
  • It emerged in response to growing Muslim political influence and aimed to safeguard Hindu identity and interests.
  • The Mahasabha focused on strengthening Hindu unity, promoting cultural values, and opposing policies perceived as biased against Hindus.
  • It influenced Hindu nationalist thought and political dynamics during British rule in India, with Savarkar playing a central role in shaping its ideology and activities.