SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 49

SSC CGL - 18 Sep 2024 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q49

Who founded the Brahmo Samaj in Calcutta in 1828?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Raja Ram Mohan Roy.

 

The Brahmo Samaj was founded in Calcutta (now Kolkata) in 1828 by Raja Ram Mohan Roy. He is considered the father of the Indian Renaissance and played a crucial role in reforming Indian society by advocating for the abolition of practices like sati, child marriage, and the caste system. The Brahmo Samaj emphasized the worship of a monotheistic God and promoted social and religious reforms, focusing on rationality and spiritual unity.