Question : Prarthana Samaj, or "Prayer Society", a religious and social reform, was founded in 1863 at _________.
Option 1: Pune
Option 2: Delhi
Option 3: Surat
Option 4: Bombay (now Mumbai)
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Correct Answer: Bombay (now Mumbai)
Solution : The correct answer is Bombay (now Mumbai).
Prarthana Samaj, translating to "Prayer Society" in Sanskrit, emerged as a religious and social reform movement in Bombay, India. Founded on March 31, 1867, by Atmaram Pandurang, it gained prominence when Keshub Chandra Sen visited Maharashtra.
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Question : Which among the following socio-religious communities was founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy?
Option 1: Prarthana Samaj
Option 2: Arya Samaj
Option 3: Akali Dal
Option 4: Brahmo Samaj
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Option 2: Brahmo Samaj
Option 4: Prarthana Samaj
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Option 1: Indian Reform Association
Option 2: Tattwabodhini Sabha
Option 3: Brahmo Samaj
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Option 1: To establish autocratic rule
Option 2: To rise against Britishers
Option 3: To encourage the practice of barter trade
Option 4: To reform Hinduism
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