Question

What was the objective of the Shuddhi movement?

• A. Bring people back to Hinduism.
• B. An easy exit from Hinduism.
• C. Encouraging people to quit following Hinduism.
• D. Bringing back Gurukula Vidyalaya

Answer 1

The correct option is A Bring people back to Hinduism.

The Arya Samaj started the Shuddhi Movement with the aim to reconvert the people who converted to Islam and Christianity from Hinduism. Cow protection associations were created with the support of the Arya Samaj, with the aim to protect cows from slaughter.