Who among the following social reformers founded the 'Prarthana Samaj' in Bombay in 1867?
A. Devendranath Tagore
B. Swami Dayanand Saraswati
C. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
D. Dr. Atmaram Pandurang
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Dr. Atmaram Pandurang founded the Prarthana Samaj in 1867 with the active guidance of Keshab Chandra Sen, focusing on rational worship and social reform.
Explanation:
The Komagata Maru was a Japanese steamship chartered to carry Indian immigrants to Canada. In 1914, the ship was denied entry at Vancouver, and it was forced to return to India, where a clash with police resulted in deaths.
Explanation:
Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Brahmo Sabha in 1828, which later became the Brahmo Samaj, to reform Hindu society and abolish practices like Sati. He is known as the 'Father of the Indian Renaissance'.
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