Correct option is C
- Prarthana Samaj was founded in 1867 in Bombay (now Mumbai) by prominent social reformers like Atmaram Pandurang and Dr. P. R. Naik.
- The main objective of this reform movement was to promote social and religious reforms within Hindu society, with a focus on spiritual awakening, social equality, and the abolition of social evils such as untouchability and caste discrimination.
- The Prarthana Samaj was heavily influenced by the Brahmo Samaj but was more rooted in the specific issues faced by the people in Bombay and Maharashtra at the time.
- It aimed to introduce reform through the revival of Hinduism, eliminating social disparities, and encouraging better educational practices for all sections of society.
Additional Information:
- The movement played a significant role in the development of social consciousness in the 19th century in Maharashtra and contributed to the broader social reform movements across India.
- Atmaram Pandurang was a key figure behind the Samaj, while others like Maharshi Karve and Gopal Ganesh Agarkar also played important roles in its activities.
