Orthodox members of the Hindu community in Bengal formed an organisation and petitioned to the British arguing that reformers had no right to interpret sacred text. Name the organisation.
(1) Brahmo Samaj
(2) Arya Samaj
(3) Dharma Sabha
(4) Ramakrishna Mission
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Dharma Sabha
NCERT (2025-26): “2.1 Social reform movements in the 19th and early 20th century … Debates within communities were common during this period. For instance, sati was opposed by the Brahmo Samaj. Orthodox members of the Hindu community in Bengal formed an organisation called Dharma Sabha and petitioned the British arguing that reformers had no right to interpret sacred texts.” |