Ramakrishna Gopal Bhandarkar and Mahadev Govind Ranade carried out their work of religious reforms in Maharashtra through which of the following organisations?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Prarthana Samaj.
• Ramakrishna Gopal Bhandarkar and Mahadev Govind Ranade carried out their work of religious reforms in Maharashtra through the Prarthana Samaj.
• Prarthana Samaj was founded in 1867 in Bombay (now Mumbai) by Dr. Atmaram Pandurang.
• The movement aimed at reforming Hindu religious practices and promoting the values of monotheism, social reform, and rationality.
• It was influenced by the Brahmo Samaj of Bengal, emphasizing prayer, social service, and the upliftment of women and lower castes.
• Both Bhandarkar and Ranade were key figures in advocating for women's education, widow remarriage, and the abolition of child marriage.
• Prarthana Samaj played a crucial role in modernizing Hindu society in Maharashtra and laid the groundwork for future social and religious reforms in India.