Q. With reference to the Brahmo Samaj and its leaders, consider the following statements:
1.Debendranath Tagore led the Tattvabodhini Sabha, which merged with the Brahmo Samaj to revitalise it and promote Rammohan Roy’s ideas.
2.Keshab Chandra Sen was dismissed from the Brahmo Samaj leadership due to his support for the caste system and refusal to incorporate other religious teachings.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- Debendranath Tagore indeed led the Tattvabodhini Sabha, which later merged informally with the Brahmo Samaj and helped propagate Rammohan Roy’s reformist ideals.
- Keshab Chandra Sen was not dismissed for supporting the caste system. On the contrary, he was a radical opponent of caste and supported inter-caste marriage, as well as efforts to incorporate teachings from multiple religions.
Source: Spectrum’s A Brief History of Modern India
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