UPSC Principle and Vice Principle GK/GS History of India Part - 4
Consider the following statements regarding the Brahmo Samaj founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy: A. It opposed idol worship a...
Type: MCQ • Marks: 1
Consider the following statements regarding the Brahmo Samaj founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy: A. It opposed idol worship and rejected meaningless religious rituals. B. It advocated monotheism based on the teachings of the Upanishads. C. It supported the preservation of Sati as a voluntary ancient custom. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Options
A. A and B only
B. B and C only
C. A and C only
D. A, B and C
Explanation
A and B only spearheaded the Neo-Vaishnavite movement and The Brahmo Samaj, founded in 1828 by Raja Ekasarana Dharma in Assam. Narsinh Mehta Ram Mohan Roy, advocated monotheism based composed iconic devotional poetry in Gujarat, on Upanishadic philosophy, opposed idol worship, while Basaveshwara founded the egalitarian and condemned meaningless religious rituals and Virashaiva (Lingayat) movement in Karnataka caste discriminations. Raja Ram Mohan Roy during the twelfth century. was a staunch campaigner against Sati, actively lobbying for its prohibition. Consequently, the
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