​In which year did Swami Dayanand Saraswati found the Arya Samaj in Bombay?​

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) 1875

Explanation:

• Swami Dayanand Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj on 10th April 1875 in Bombay (now Mumbai).
• The organization was established with the aim of reforming Hindu society by going back to the teachings of the Vedas and eliminating social evils.

Information Booster:

About Arya Samaj:

• Core Philosophy: "Back to the Vedas" (Vedon ki or laut chalo)
• Promoted monotheism, education (especially for women), and social reforms like:
• Widow remarriage
• Opposing child marriage
• Eradicating caste-based discrimination

Dayanand Saraswati:

• Born: 1824, in Gujarat
• Original name: Mool Shankar
• Authored Satyarth Prakash, a key text outlining his reformist ideas.
• Strong critic of idolatry and ritualism in Hinduism.

Additional Knowledge:

1885: Indian National Congress was founded in Bombay.