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Who among the following founded the Atmiya Sabha in 1815 as a precursor to socio-religious reform movements in Bengal?

A. Debendranath Tagore
B. Keshab Chandra Sen
C. Raja Ram Mohan Roy✓ Correct Answer
D. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar

💡 Solution & Explanation

Raja Ram Mohan Roy established the Atmiya Sabha in Calcutta in 1815 to promote rational religious thinking and campaign against social evils like the caste system and idolatry. Later reform bodies like the Brahmo Samaj evolved from these early initiatives. Modern Indian history questions frequently trace reform associations to their founders.

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