Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Modern History and the Freedom Struggle

Consider the following information:

  • The Prarthana Samaj pursued monotheism and social reform through education and persuasion.
  • The Paramahansa Mandali encouraged rationality, advocated widow remarriage and women’s education, and had its members eat food cooked by lower-caste persons.

Which one of the following conclusions is best supported by the information given above?

  1. Both organisations rejected monotheism as incompatible with social equality.
  2. Neither organisation attempted to weaken caste restrictions in everyday life.
  3. Religious and social reform could be pursued through different organisational methods while challenging caste practices.
  4. Direct confrontation with orthodox groups was regarded by both organisations as the sole method of reform.
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