Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

In 1840, the Paramhans Mandali was established to work for the abolition of ‘Caste’ at _______.

Options:

Lahore

Calcutta

Surat

Bombay

Correct Answer:

Bombay

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4 - Bombay

The Paramhans Mandali was established to work for the abolition of caste in Bombay.

It was a secret socio-religious organization founded by Dadoba Pandurang, Durgaram Mehtaji, and several of their friends. The members of the Mandali believed in a universal religion and were opposed to all forms of discrimination, including caste discrimination.

The Paramhans Mandali played an important role in raising awareness of the caste system and its evils. It also inspired other social reformers to work for the abolition of caste.

However, the Mandali was unable to achieve its ultimate goal of abolishing caste. The caste system is a deeply ingrained institution in Indian society, and it has taken centuries to dismantle it. Nevertheless, the Paramhans Mandali played an important role in the early stages of the anti-caste movement.