Prelims 2012 · Modern History and the Freedom Struggle · Question 74
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Brahmo Samaj?<br/>1. It opposed idolatry.<br/>2. It denied the need for a priestly class for interpreting the religious texts.<br/>3. It popularized the doctrine that the Vedas are infallible.<br/><br/>Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer
1 and 2 only
1. It opposed idolatry — Correct. Brahmo Samaj preached monotheism and rejected idol worship and ritualism.
2. It denied the need for a priestly class for interpreting the religious texts — Correct. It emphasized individual reason and direct relation with God, not mediation by priests.
3. It popularized the doctrine that the Vedas are infallible — Incorrect. This was associated more with the Arya Samaj; Brahmo Samaj did not uphold Vedic infallibility.
Hence, statements 1 and 2 only are correct.