Who among the following was the founder of the 'Satyashodhak Samaj' in Maharashtra? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who among the following was the founder of the 'Satyashodhak Samaj' in Maharashtra?
A. Jyotirao Phule
B. Atmaram Pandurang
C. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
D. Mahadev Govind Ranade
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Mahatma Jyotirao Phule founded the Satyashodhak Samaj (Truth-seekers' Society) in Pune in 1873 to challenge Brahmanical hegemony and champion the rights of lower castes and women.
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