SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 35

SSC CHSL - 01 July 2024 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q35

Who was the founder of Arya Samaj?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Swami Dayanand Saraswati.

The founder of Arya Samaj was Swami Dayananda Saraswati. Established in 1875, Arya Samaj is a Hindu reform movement aimed at promoting values of Vedic dharma and eradicating social evils such as caste discrimination and idol worship. Swami Dayananda Saraswati advocated for a return to the teachings of the Vedas and sought to modernize Hindu society by emphasizing education, social equality, and moral integrity. His work laid the foundation for significant social and religious reforms in India.