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HCS (Haryana)Prelims2021General Studies

Question

Which social reform organization was founded in Bombay by Dadoba and Atmaram Pandurang? It became popular after M G Ranade joined the organization.

Options

  1. A Dev Samaj
  2. B Brahmo Samaj
  3. C Prarthana Samaj
  4. D Servants of India Society
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Correct Answer

C Prarthana Samaj

Model Answer

Prarthana Samaj

  • The Prarthana Samaj was a reform movement within Hinduism.
  • It was a religious and social reform movement in Bombay, India.
  • The Prarthana Samaj was founded in 1867.
  • It was founded by Dadoba Pandurang and Atmaram Pandurang.
  • The movement focused on the religious and social reform in Maharashtra.
  • The popularity of the Prarthana Samaj increased after Mahadev Govind Ranade joined.
  • Veeresalingam Pantulu was the Telugu reformer who encouraged the Prarthana Samaj in South India.
  • The newspaper called 'Subodh-Patrika' was run by the Prarthana Samaj.
  • It was started for social awareness.
  • It was published in Marathi-English languages.
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