Where and when was the Arya Samaj founded-
Dayanand Saraswati (Moolshankar) founded the Arya Samaj in Bombay on April 7, 1875. In 1877, the headquarters of the Arya Samaj was shifted to Lahore.
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Where and when was the Arya Samaj founded-
Dayanand Saraswati (Moolshankar) founded the Arya Samaj in Bombay on April 7, 1875. In 1877, the headquarters of the Arya Samaj was shifted to Lahore.
Who said 'Go back to the Vedas'-
Swami Dayanand Saraswati gave the slogan 'Go back to the Vedas'.
Which of the following statements is false regarding Gopal Hari Deshmukh-
Gopal Hari Deshmukh (1823-92) was famous as 'Lokhitwadi'. He wrote 'Shatpatra' (100 letters) in the 'Prabhakar' newspaper to spread social awareness. He was a member of the Governor General's Council in 1880 and a judge by profession. The 'Nibandhmala' was published by Vishnushastri Chiplunkar, not by Gopal Hari Deshmukh, hence statement (4) is false.
The abolition of Sati was the greatest achievement of Raja Ram Mohan Roy in the field of social reform- [Patwar-23.10.2021 (Shift-II)]
With the efforts of Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Lord William Bentinck declared the practice of Sati illegal and banned it in 1829 AD.
Prarthana Samaj was a reform movement under which religion? [Delhi Police Constable Exam-06.12.2017]
Prarthana Samaj was established by Atmaram Pandurang in 1867 AD. It was a reformist movement within Hinduism, inspired by the Brahmo Samaj.
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Who was not a leader of the Deoband movement?
The foundation stone of Darul Uloom Deoband (Deoband movement) was laid by Haji Abid Hussain and Maulana Qasim Nanautawi on 30 May 1866. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was the pioneer of the Aligarh movement.
Who was the founder of 'Bharat Sevak Mandal' (Servants of Indian Society) -
In 1905 AD, Gopal Krishna Gokhale founded the Servants of India Society in Pune, which aimed to train propagandists for service to India.
Who founded the Arya Samaj-
Arya Samaj was founded by Swami Dayanand Saraswati.
When was the Chicago World Parliament of Religions, in which Vivekananda participated, organized? [RAS Pre. Exam. 2007] [School Lecturer (History)-09.01.2020]
The Parliament of the World's Religions held in Chicago was organized in September 1893, in which Swami Vivekananda participated.
Who said that "Religion is the development of the divinity within man, religion is neither in books nor in religious dogmas"?
This famous statement is by Swami Vivekananda. He believed that the real meaning of religion is spiritual progress.
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'However good foreign rule may be, it cannot equal Swaraj!' Whose thoughts are expressed in this statement?
These are the words of Swami Dayanand Saraswati. He considered foreign slavery a curse.
Which of the following persons first used the word 'Swaraj' and considered Hindi as the national language?
Swami Dayanand Saraswati first used the word 'Swaraj' and considered Hindi as the national language.
Who among the following wrote the book named Gulamgiri-
Jyotiba Phule wrote the book named Gulamgiri in 1873 AD.
Which statements are correct regarding Raja Rammohan Roy?
Raja Rammohan Roy wrote 'Tuhfat-ul-Muwahiddin' (Gift to Monotheists) in 1809. Founded Brahmo Samaj in 1828. Formed Atmiya Sabha in 1815. Published 'Precepts of Jesus' in 1820. Therefore, all statements are correct.
In which year was the 'Singh Sabha' founded -
Singh Sabha Movement: As a reformist organization of Sikhs, Singh Sabhas were established starting in 1873 AD in Amritsar.
Who among the following participated in the World Parliament of Religions held in Chicago in 1893? [Mahila Supervisor-5.1.2019]
Swami Vivekananda participated in the 1893 Chicago World Parliament of Religions on behalf of India.
'Radhasoami Satsang' was established by- [AEN Exam: 16.05.2014]
Radhasoami Satsang was established by Shiv Dayal Sahab (Tulsiram) in Agra in 1861 AD.
Which of the following statements is NOT true about 'Raja Ram Mohan Roy'- [School Lecturer Exam-06.01.2020]
Raja Ram Mohan Roy did not establish the 'Indian Reform Association'. The 'Indian Reform Association' was established by Keshub Chandra Sen in 1870 AD. The other three statements are true.
Who was the founder of 'Asiatic Society of Bengal'? [RAS Pre. Exam. (Cancelled) 1999] [I Grade (History) 18 July 2014]
The Asiatic Society of Bengal was founded by Sir William Jones in Calcutta in 1784 AD.
Who was the author of the book named 'Gulamgiri'?
Jyotiba Phule wrote the book named Gulamgiri in 1873 AD.
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