Consider the following about Prarthana Samaj. 1. It was established in 1867 in Bombay. 2. Its primary objective was to secure social justice. 3. It was founded by Aatma Ram Pandurang. Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?

 Consider the following about Prarthana Samaj. 1. It was established in 1867 in Bombay. 2. Its primary objective was to secure social justice. 3. It was founded by Aatma Ram Pandurang. Which of the following statements given above is/are correct? Correct Answer 1, 2 and 3

The correct answer is 1, 2 and 3.

Key Points

• The religious meetings of the Samaj drew upon Hindu, Buddhist and Christian texts.
• Securing social justice.was the primary aim of the Samaj. Hence statement 2 is correct.

Important Points

• Prarthana Samaj was founded by Aatma Ram Pandurang in 1867 with an aim to make people believe in one God and worship only one God. Hence statements 1 and 3 are correct.
• The main reformers were the intellectuals who advocate reforms of the social system of the Hindus.
• It sought to remove caste restrictions, abolish child marriage, encourage the education of women, and end the ban on widow remarriage.