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SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 33

SSC CGL - 24 Sep 2024 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q33

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Who founded the Arya Samaj in Mumbai in 1875?

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Correct answer: A

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

  • The Arya Samaj was founded by Swami Dayananda Saraswati in 1875, but it was initially established in Bombay (now Mumbai). Swami Dayananda Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj to promote Vedic values and reform Hinduism by rejecting idolatry, caste discrimination, and certain traditional practices.
  • The first Arya Samaj was established in Bombay in 1875, marking the beginning of the movement for social and religious reforms within Hinduism.
  • Swami Dayananda Saraswati is also known for his work in translating and interpreting the Vedas, advocating for monotheism, and stressing the importance of rationalism and education.