Question

Which social reform organization was founded in Bombay by Dadoba and Atmaram Pandurang? It became popular after M. G. Ranade joined the organization.
1. Dev Samaj
2. Brahmo Samaj
3. Prarthana Samaj
4. Servants of India Society

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Prarthana Samaj

The correct answer is Prarthana Samaj.

• The Prarthana Samaj was a reform movement within Hinduism.
  • It was a religious and social reform movement in Bombay, India.
  • The Prarthana Samaj was founded in 1867.
  • It was founded by Dadoba Pandurang and Atmaram Pandurang.
  • The movement focused on the religious and social reform in Maharashtra.
  • The popularity of the Prarthana Samaj increased after Mahadev Govind Ranade joined.
  • Veeresalingam Pantulu was the Telugu reformer who encouraged the Prarthana Samaj in South India.
  • The newspaper called 'Subodh-Patrika' was run by the Prarthana Samaj.
    • It was started for social awareness.
    • It was published in Marathi-English languages.