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Who founded the Young Bengal Movement?

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Raja Ram Mohan Roy
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Henry Louis Vivian Derozio
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Annie Besant
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Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
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The correct option is B Henry Louis Vivian Derozio
Derozio wanted to instil western ideas in the mind of his students and colleagues. He emphasized the spirit of free enquiry of mind and designed textbooks to usher in a new education system. Along with his students, he initiated a movement that came to be known as the Young Bengal Movement.

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