SSC MTS 2023 PYQ — Question 77

SSC MTS - 03 May 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q77

Who was the founder of Prarthana Samaj?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Atmaram Panduran.

  • The Prarthana Samaj, meaning "Prayer Society," was founded by Dr. Atmaram Pandurang in Mumbai (then Bombay), India, in 1867.
  • It was a reform movement within Hinduism that aimed to promote social reforms and religious tolerance, advocating for principles such as monotheism, social equality, education for all, and the abolition of caste distinctions.