Who founded the Arya Samaj in 1875? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who founded the Arya Samaj in 1875?

A. Swami Dayanand Saraswati

B. Swami Vivekananda

C. Raja Ram Mohan Roy

D. Mahadev Govind Ranade

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Swami Dayanand Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj in Bombay in 1875. The Arya Samaj called for a return to the Vedas and opposed idol worship, ritualism, and the caste system.

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