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Q · Social and Cultural UprisingsMedium · 45s
Prarthana Samaj (1867) was founded in Bombay by:
TopicSocial and Cultural Uprisings
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Meaning: A reformist movement in western India focused on monotheism, social reform, and prayer.Correct Option Justification: Atmaram Pandurang founded Prarthana Samaj; Ranade later became a leading figure in it.Incorrect Options:A. Ranade was a key leader but not the original founder.B. Bhandarkar supported reform but did not found it.C. Keshab was a Brahmo leader from Bengal, not founder of Prarthana Samaj.D. The correct founder is Atmaram Pandurang (Option A).
Final Answer: Option A - Atmaram Pandurang