UPSC History Arts and Cultural Movements Question Bank Socio-Religious and Cultural Reforms

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    Dharma Sabha was founded in Calcutta in opposition to the Brahma Samaj of Raja Ram Mohan Roy. Who was its founder?

    A)  Madhusudan Dutt

    B)  Ram Narayan Tarkaratana

    C)  Radha Kant Dev

    D)  Man Mohan Ghosh

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     Dharna Sabha was founded in Calcutta in 1830, in opposition to the Brahma Samaj of Raja Rain Mohan Roy by Radha Kant Dev. An orthodox society, it stood for the preservation of the status quo in socio-religious matters opposing even the abolition of Sati, However, it favoured the promotion of western education, even for girls.


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