Match the following:

Column A (Reformer)	Column B (Organisation)
A. Raja Ram Mohan Roy	1. Brahmo Samaj
B. Vivekananda	2. Ramakrishna Mission
C. Dayanand Saraswati	3. Arya Samaj
D. M. G. Ranade	4. Prarthana Samaj

Correct option is C

Correct Answer: (C) A–1, B–2, C–3, D–4
Explanation:
→ Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Brahmo Samaj, which worked for social reforms, including the abolition of sati, promotion of women’s education, and monotheism.
→ Swami Vivekananda, inspired by his guru Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, established the Ramakrishna Mission, focusing on spiritual upliftment, education, and social service.
→ Dayanand Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj to revive Vedic values, fight social evils, and promote education and reform based on the Vedas.
→ M. G. Ranade contributed to the formation of the Prarthana Samaj in Maharashtra, which emphasized religious reform, social service, and rationalism, inspired by Brahmo Samaj principles.
Information Booster:
→ Brahmo Samaj – Advocated monotheism, opposed caste discrimination, child marriage, and sati.
→ Ramakrishna Mission – Combines spiritual teachings with practical social service, hospitals, and schools.
→ Arya Samaj – Promoted Vedic education, social reforms, and anti-idolatry campaigns.
→ Prarthana Samaj – Focused on social reform in Maharashtra, including widow remarriage and education.
→ These movements encouraged modern education, rational thinking, and women’s rights.
→ They laid the foundation for later nationalist and reformist movements in India.
→ All contributed to religious and social awakening in 19th and early 20th century India.