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

Who founded the Arya Samaj in 1875?
A. Swami Vivekananda
B. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
C. Swami Dayanand Saraswati
D. Mahadev Govind Ranade
Answer: Option C
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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