The Prarthana Samaj was established at ________in the year 1867.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e Bombay.
The Prarthana Samaj was established at Bombay (now Mumbai) in the year 1867. Founded by Atmaram Pandurang, with significant contributions from figures like Mahadev Govind Ranade and R.G. Bhandarkar, it was a socio-religious reform movement inspired by the Brahmo Samaj. Its main objectives included promoting monotheism, rejecting idolatry, and advocating for social reforms such as the abolition of the caste system, women's education, and widow remarriage.