Question

Which among the following leaders are associated with the Prarthana Samaj?

• A. Lala Lajpat Rai
• B. R.G. Bhandarkar
• C. Mahadeva Govinda Ranade
• D. N.G. Chandravarkar

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
B R.G. Bhandarkar
C Mahadeva Govinda Ranade
D N.G. Chandravarkar

Lala Lajpat Rai was influenced by the Arya Samaj. In 1867, Dr Athma Ram Panduranga founded the Prarthana Samaj, which worked tirelessly to promote education for women and the rehabilitation of poor people. Many other prominent leaders started working for it. Among them, Mahadev Govind Ranade, R. G. Bhandarkar, and N. G. Chandravarkar played an important role.