Q. With reference to the Prarthana Samaj, consider the following statements:
1.It was founded in Bombay with the help of Keshab Chandra Sen and focused more on social reforms than religious teachings.
2.The Samaj actively confronted Hindu orthodoxy through protests and legal interventions.
3.Mahadev Govind Ranade played a key role in expanding the influence of the Prarthana Samaj across India and promoting widow remarriage.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- The Prarthana Samaj was indeed founded in Bombay in 1867 with the help of Keshab Chandra Sen, and while it embraced monotheism, its focus was largely on social reform.
- The Samaj chose the path of education and persuasion, and did not confront Hindu orthodoxy directly.
- Mahadev Govind Ranade was central to the Samaj’s work, helping to spread its reach across India. He, along with Dhondo Keshav Karve, was a strong advocate of widow remarriage and women’s education, founding movements and institutions for the same.
Source: Spectrum’s A Brief History of Modern India
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