SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 34

SSC GD Const (English) - 24 Feb 2024 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q34

The social reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy is associated with which socio-religious reform movement in India?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Brahmo Samaj.

Raja Ram Mohan Roy is associated with the Brahmo Samaj, a socio-religious reform movement in India that he founded in 1828. The Brahmo Samaj aimed to promote monotheism, eradicate social evils such as sati and child marriage, and advocate for women's rights and education. It played a significant role in the Indian Renaissance by challenging orthodox practices and encouraging progressive values within society. Roy's efforts through this movement were instrumental in laying the foundation for modern Indian society and thought.