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Who founded the 'Depressed Classes Mission Society of India'?

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

Answer options

  1. B.R. Ambedkar
  2. E.V. Ramasamy
  3. V.R. Shinde
  4. Jyotirao Phule

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: V.R. Shinde

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) V.R. Shinde šŸ“š Explanation: Maharshi Vitthal Ramji Shinde, a prominent social reformer from Maharashtra, founded the Depressed Classes Mission Society of India in Bombay in 1906. The primary aim of the society was to eradicate untouchability and provide educational facilities to the marginalized Dalit communities. It successfully established several schools and hostels for the depressed classes.