The organisation Samatva samajam was founded by ______.
A
Swami Vagbhatananda
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B
Pandit Karuppan
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C
Vaikunta Swamikal
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D
Brahmananda Shivayogi
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Solution
The correct option is C Vaikunta Swamikal Evil customs and practices existed in all parts of India and the social reform movements that were organized to eradicate them. Vaikunta Swamikal was one of the earlier social reformers in Kerala. He was born at Shastamkoyil in Kanyakumari. He also:
raised voice against the evil custom of preventing women of the so-called lower castes from wearing upper cloth.
protested against the prohibition on temple entry.
formed Samatwasamajam, an organization for carrying out social reforms.