Who founded the Arya Samaj? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who founded the Arya Samaj?
A. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B. Swami Vivekananda
C. Dayanand Saraswati
D. Keshab Chandra Sen
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Dayanand Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj in 1875. It was a reform movement that advocated a return to the Vedas and rejected idol worship, caste system, and child marriage.

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The 'Indo-Pakistan War of 1947-48' ended with a ceasefire mediated by the UN, which came into effect on?
A. 15 August 1948
B. 14 August 1948
C. 26 January 1949
D. 1 January 1949

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The UN-brokered ceasefire came into effect on 1 January 1949, leaving Kashmir divided.

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Who was the founder of the 'India House' in London?
A. Shyamji Krishna Varma
B. V. D. Savarkar
C. Bhikaji Cama
D. Dadabhai Naoroji

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
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Who among the following was elected President of the Indian National Congress for the Haripura session in 1938?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Sardar Patel
C. Subhas Chandra Bose
D. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

Correct Answer: Option C


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