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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 36

SSC GD Constable (English) - 16 Jan 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q36

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Which organization was founded in 1867 in Bombay?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Prarthana Samaj.

  • Prarthana Samaj was founded by Atmaram Pandurang in March 1867 when Keshub Chandra Sen visited Maharashtra, with an aim to make people believe in one God and worship only one God. 
  • The main reformers were the intellectuals who advocated reforms of the social system of the Hindus. 
  • It was spread to Southern India by renowned Telugu reformer and writer, Kandukuri Veeresalingam.