Which of the following statement is/are correct about Prarthana Samaj?
A. Prarthana Samaj or ‘Prayer Society’ in Sanskrit, was a movement for religious and social reforms.
B. Prarthana Samaj was founded in 1863 by the Dadoba Pandurang and his brother Atmaram Pandurang.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Only A.
Prarthana Samaj, meaning 'Prayer Society' in Sanskrit, was a movement for religious and social reforms in India. It sought to promote monotheism, discard idol worship, and address social issues like caste discrimination and women's rights. However, the society was founded in 1867, not 1863, by Atmaram Pandurang in Bombay (Mumbai). Dadoba Pandurang contributed to its ideas but was not the founder. Hence, Statement A is correct, while Statement B is incorrect.