Q. Considering the following regarding Arya Samaj Movement:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

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2 and 3 only

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1 and 3 only

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1, 2 and 3

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Solution

The correct option is C 1 and 3 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Arya Samaj was founded by the Dayanand Saraswati in 1875 in Bombay.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Only Vedas were considered infallible by Arya Samaj. Samaj criticised later Hindu scriptures such as the Puranas.

Statement 2 is correct: Arya Samaj opposed the idol-worship and reincarnation theory of God.

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Which of the following statements are true regarding Arya Samaj:

A. Arya Samaj stood for extending the right to study the scriptures even to the lower castes.

B. The Arya Samaj stood for equal rights of men and women in social and educational matters.

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