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Who established 'Brahmo Samaj' in 1828?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Dayanand Saraswati
  2. Raja Rammohan Roy
  3. Ramakrishna Paramhans
  4. Swami Vivekananda

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Raja Rammohan Roy

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B. Raja Rammohan Roy šŸ“š Explanation: Raja Rammohan Roy, known as the 'Father of Modern India', established the Brahmo Samaj in 1828 in Calcutta. The society aimed to reform Hinduism and promote monotheism. It fought against social evils like the caste system and the practice of Sati. The Brahmo Samaj played a leading role in the socio-religious awakening of Bengal.