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Who founded the 'Atmiya Sabha'?

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

Answer options

  1. Raja Rammohan Roy
  2. Jyotiba Phule
  3. Swami Vivekananda
  4. Dayanand Saraswati

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Raja Rammohan Roy

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (A) Raja Rammohan Roy šŸ“š Explanation: Raja Rammohan Roy founded the Atmiya Sabha (Society of Friends) in 1815 in Calcutta. It was a philosophical discussion circle where members debated monotheism and criticized social evils like idolatry and the caste system. This organization was a precursor to the Brahmo Samaj (1828). Roy is widely regarded as the 'Father of Modern India' for his pioneering efforts in social and religious reform.