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    In which of the following places was the Prarthana Samaj set up?
    Question

    In which of the following places was the Prarthana Samaj set up?

    A.

    Nagpur

    B.

    Bombay

    C.

    Calcutta

    D.

    Allahabad

    Correct option is B

    Correct Answer is (B) Bombay.

    Explanation:

    Prarthana Samaj was founded in Bombay (now Mumbai) in 1867 by Atmaram Pandurang, with the support of Keshab Chandra Sen of the Brahmo Samaj. It promoted religious and social reforms, focusing on monotheism, women's education, widow remarriage, and caste discrimination removal. It was inspired by the Brahmo Samaj and played a significant role in modernizing Hindu society.

    Information Booster:
    • Founded in 1867 in Bombay as a reformist movement.
    • Key Figures: Atmaram Pandurang, M.G. Ranade, R.G. Bhandarkar.
    • Aims: Religious purity, social equality, widow remarriage, and caste reform.
    • Inspired by Brahmo Samaj, but with a focus on Maharashtrian society.
    • Later merged with social reform movements, influencing the Indian Renaissance.

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