SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 46

SSC CGL - 17 Sep 2024 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q46

Who among the following founded the Atmiya Sabha in 1814?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Raja Rammohan Roy.

The Atmiya Sabha was founded in 1814 by Raja Rammohan Roy. It was a philosophical discussion group aimed at promoting monotheism and social reform within Hindu society. The Sabha encouraged rational thinking, opposed idol worship, and sought to eliminate social evils like caste discrimination and superstitions. Raja Rammohan Roy, often called the 'Father of the Indian Renaissance,' used this platform to lay the foundation for future reform movements in India, playing a vital role in modernising Indian society.