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He was a nineteenth century religious leader and reformer whose ideologies left a lasting impact on the Indian society. He voiced his opinions against idolatry, empty ritualism, and the man-made dictates on women. He denounced the caste system and introduced Anglo-Vedic schools. Who is this person?

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E. V. Ramaswami Naicker
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Swami Vivekananda
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Swami Dayanand Saraswati
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Periyar
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The correct option is C Swami Dayanand Saraswati
Swami Dayanand Saraswati was an Indian philosopher and social reformer. He founded the Arya Samaj to reform the Vedic dharma. He strongly advocated for equal rights for women and promoted inter-caste marriages while rejecting polygamy and child marriage. He overhauled the education system in India by introducing Anglo-Vedic schools. Their curriculum combined the knowledge of the Vedas with contemporary English education.

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