Question

Consider the following statements and choose the correct option.

(1) Prarthana Samaj was founded by Dr. Atma Ram Pandurang.

(2) Prarthana Samaj encouraged inter-dining and inter-caste marriage.

(3) Prarthana Samaj had its origin in the Punjab.

• A. Only (1) is correct
• B. Only (1) and (3) are correct
• C. Only (1) and (2) are correct
• D. Only (2) and (3) are correct

Answer 1

The correct option is C Only (1) and (2) are correct

In Maharashtra, a movement named Prarthana Samaj was founded by famous reformer Dr. Atma Ram Pandurang.

R.C. Bhandarkar and Justice Mahadev Govind Ranade were the members of Prarthana Samaj. They also protested against the rules that did not allow people from different castes to marry or have food at the same place. They encouraged inter-dining and inter-caste marriage.