Which of the following statement is/are correct? Beharamji Malabari advocated against the Child Marriage and supported the Widow Re-marriage. The main purpose of Dev Samaj was to purify the soul and to establish the superiority of master. The main purpose of Dharma Sabha was to abolish "Sati Pratha". Select the correct code from below.
Which of the following statement is/are correct? Beharamji Malabari advocated against the Child Marriage and supported the Widow Re-marriage. The main purpose of Dev Samaj was to purify the soul and to establish the superiority of master. The main purpose of Dharma Sabha was to abolish "Sati Pratha". Select the correct code from below. Correct Answer Only 1 and 2
The correct answer is option 2.
Key Points
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Behramji Malabari was a Parsee journalist and writer.
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He was an advocate of women's social reform in India an a champion of women's suffrage in India.
- He established "Sewa Sadan" in 1908 AD, was a Parsi reformer.
- Seva Sadan was devoted to Strive for the upliftment of women who are exploited and despised by society.
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Malabari became known in Britain for his role in promoting women's rights, particularly those of the Hindu widow.
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On the case of Rukhmabai of 1885, a child bride ordered to live with her husband, Malabari wrote not only editorials in his own paper, but also letters to the editors of The Times.
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Malabari's reforming role played a part in the passing of the 1891 Age of Consent Act in India.
Important Points
- "Dharma Sabha" was established by Radhakant Dev in 1830 AD.
- Dharma Sabha efforted to patronize the "ancient and traditional rules" like "Sati Pratha". Hence, statement 3rd is incorrect.
- Dev Samaj made the 'Guru' Pandit Agnihotri, and his own personal revelations the central principle.
- The teachings of the Deva Samaj emphasise the Supreme Being, the eternity of the soul, the supremacy of the Guru and’ need for good action.
- The Samaj prescribed ideal social conduct and moral ethics, such as not accepting bribes, abstaining from gambling, intoxicants, non-vegetarian food and violence