WBCS.LIVE practice question

Who gave the slogan ‘Back to Vedas’?

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

Answer options

  1. Lala Hansraj
  2. Pandit Guru Dutt
  3. Swami Dayananda Saraswati
  4. Lala Lajpat Rai

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Swami Dayananda Saraswati

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: C) Swami Dayananda Saraswati 📚 Explanation: Swami Dayananda Saraswati, the founder of the Arya Samaj, gave the slogan "Back to the Vedas" to urge Hindus to return to the original teachings of ancient scriptures. He believed that the Vedas were the source of true knowledge and rejected later social evils like the caste system and idol worship. His movement aimed at religious and social reform in India.