Consider the following statements regarding arya samaj movement? 1. It was founded by Dayananda Saraswati. 2. The first Arya Samaj unit was formally set up by him at Bombay in 1875. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: The Arya Samaj Movement, revivalist in form though not in content, was the result of a reaction to Western influences.

Its founder, Dayananda Saraswati or Mulshankar (1824-1883) was born in the old Morvi state in Gujarat in a brahmin family.
He wandered as an ascetic for fifteen years (1845-60) in search of truth.
The first Arya Samaj unit was formally set up by him at Bombay in 1875 and later the headquarters of the Samaj were established at Lahore.

Source: Spectrum Modern India

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