Who among the following is NOT associated with Brahmo Samaj?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Atmaram Panduranga.
Atmaram Panduranga was a social reformer from Maharashtra, and he was not associated with the Brahmo Samaj. He was the founder of the Paramhansa Mandali, a reformist society in Bombay (now Mumbai) that focused on removing caste restrictions, promoting widow remarriage, and advocating women's rights in the mid-19th century. His work was regional and separate from the Brahmo Samaj, which was centered in Bengal.
Other Options:
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Raja Ram Mohan Roy – He was the founder of Brahmo Samaj in 1828. He is regarded as a pioneer of the Indian social reform movement, advocating for the abolition of sati, promotion of women's rights, and monotheism in Hinduism.
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Debendranath Tagore – Father of Rabindranath Tagore, he joined the Brahmo Samaj in 1842 and gave it philosophical depth. He strengthened the movement by combining Upanishadic principles with social reform.
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Keshab Chandra Sen – A dynamic leader who joined Brahmo Samaj in the 1850s and later formed the Brahmo Samaj of India in 1866 due to ideological differences. He introduced interfaith elements and focused on social upliftment.