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Consider the following statements regarding the social reform movements in 19th-century India: 1. Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Brahmo Samaj in 1828 with the primary objective of purifying Hinduism through monotheism and denouncing idolatry and the caste system. 2. Swami Vivekananda established the Ramakrishna Mission in 1897 to propagate practical Vedanta and engage in extensive social service and famine relief. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2✓ Correct Answer
D. Neither 1 nor 2
💡 Solution & Explanation
Both statements are correct. The Brahmo Samaj played a pioneering role in attacking social evils like Sati and advocating women's education, while the Ramakrishna Mission institutionalized monastic service and humanitarian upliftment based on the teachings of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. These organizations spearheaded the intellectual awakening of modern India. Both movements emphasized rationalism and scriptural reinterpretation.
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