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SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 42

SSC MTS - 20 July 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q42

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Who among the following founded Arya Samaj in 1875?

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Correct answer: A

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The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Swami Dayanand Saraswati

  • Arya Samaj was found by Swami Dayanand Saraswati in 1875 in Bombay.
  • The Arya Samaj revolves around the teachings of the Vedas. It is a Hindu reform movement that was started to reinstate the beliefs and values of the Vedas.
  • There are 10 principles of the Arya Samaj.
  • Swami Dayanand Saraswati is also known as the 'Grandfather of Indian nation'.