Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Who among the following began the Suddhi Movement, which enabled the Hindus who had accepted Islam or Christianity to return to Hinduism, their original faith?

Options:

Ramakrishna Paramhamsa

Keshab Chandra Sen

Narendra Nath Dutta

Dayanand Saraswati

Correct Answer:

Dayanand Saraswati

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4- Dayanand Saraswati

Swami Dayanand Saraswati, the founder of the Arya Samaj, began the Shuddhi Movement in the 19th century. The Shuddhi Movement was a socio-religious movement that aimed to reconvert Hindus who had converted to Islam or Christianity back to Hinduism.

The Shuddhi Movement was based on the belief that Hinduism was the only true religion and that all Hindus had a duty to return to their ancestral faith. The movement also aimed to counter the spread of Christianity and Islam in India.

The Shuddhi Movement was controversial, and it faced opposition from both Muslims and Christians. However, it was also successful in reconverting some Hindus back to Hinduism. The movement also helped to raise awareness of the issue of religious conversions in India.

The Shuddhi Movement is still active today, and it continues to reconvert Hindus who have converted to other religions. However, the movement is now more focused on persuading Hindus to return to their traditional practices and beliefs, rather than on reconverting them to Hinduism.