​Who among the following was one of the early leaders of the 'Prarthana Samaj' movement? ​

Correct option is D

​The correct answer is (d) Mahadev Gobind Ranade

Explanation: Ranade joined the Prarthana Samaj, a religious and social reform organization, in 1867, and the Poona Prarthana Samaj in 1869.

Information Booster: 

• Ranade was born in Niphad, a small town in Nasik , Maharashtra.
• He was born in Niphad and spent his early years in Kolhapur , where his father was a minister.
• His education began at the age of fourteen at Elphinstone College in Mumbai .
  

• Keshab Chandra Sen : A prominent leader of the Brahmo Samaj and not directly associated with the Prarthana Samaj.
• Balak Singh: Founder of the Namdhari movement in Punjab.
• Swami Sahajanand : Known for his role in the peasant movement, not related to the Prarthana Samaj.