Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Modern History and the Freedom Struggle

Consider the following characteristics of a socio-religious reform movement:

  • It was founded in Maharashtra in 1873.
  • Its leadership came principally from the backward classes.
  • It sought to spread education among women and lower-caste communities.
  • It employed the symbol of Rajah Bali in opposition to the Brahmanical symbol of Rama.

Which one of the following movements is described above?

  1. Satyashodhak Samaj
  2. Prarthana Samaj
  3. Paramahansa Mandali
  4. Sree Narayana Guru Dharma Paripalana Movement
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