Question

Q. With reference to Arya Samaj, which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A.
  1 only
• B.
  2 only
• C.
  Both 1 and 2
• D.
  Neither 1 and 2

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Neither 1 and 2
Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Arya Samaj was established in 1875 by Dayanand Saraswati. Gradually, it found fertile ground in Punjab and the North-Western Provinces. It offered a sharp criticism of the existing Hindu practices, like idolatry, polytheism, child marriage, widow celibacy, foreign travel, dominance of Brahmans and castesystem.

Statement 2 is correct: Some of Swami Dayanand’s followers later started a network of schools and colleges in the country to impart education on western lines. Lala Hansraj played a leading part in this effort. On the other hand, in 1902, Swami Shradhananda started the Gurukul near Haridwar to propagate the more traditional ideals of education.