Which of the following were contributions of “Brahmo Samaj”? 1. It promoted polytheism. 2. Accepted the caste system. 3. It wanted the abolition of child marriage. Select the correct answer from the given codes: |ForumIAS

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] None

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: The overall contribution of Brahmo Samaj can be summed up as follows:

It denounced polytheism, idol worship, and the faith in divine avatars (incarnations)
It condemned the caste system, dogmas and superstitions.
It wanted the abolition of child marriage, purdah system and the practice of sati
It supported widow remarriage

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

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