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This organisation started a movement for religious and social reform in Bombay, India. Dr Athma Ram Panduranga founded it in 1867. It tried to solve various social problems faced by the women and the people of the lower caste. Identify this organisation.

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Prarthana Samaj

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Arya Samaj

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Sathya Shodak Samaj

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Paramhansa Samaj

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The correct option is A Prarthana Samaj
The Prarthana Samaj was formed in 1867 in Bombay by Dr Athma Ram Panduranga. The aim of the Prarthana Samaj was to solve various social problems faced by women and the people of the lower caste. Like many other reformation movements, it also advocated for modern western thinking.

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