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History GK · Q84

18th Century Revolts And Reform

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 84

Q84

The Prarthana Samaj had been established by

A.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B.
Keshub Chandra Sen
Answer
C.
Swami Vivekananda
D.
MN Roy

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Prarthana Samaj, or "Prayer Society" in Sanskrit, was a movement for religious and social reform in Bombay based on earlier reform movements. Prarthana Samaj was founded by Atmaram Pandurang in 1867 when Kesab Chandra sen visited Maharashtra, with an aim to make people believe in one God and worship only one God.