Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

____________ founded Satyashodhak Samaj, which campaigned against idolatry and the caste system.

Options:

Keshab Chandra Sen

Raja Ram Mohan Roy

Debendranath Tagore

Jyotirao Govindrao Phule

Correct Answer:

Jyotirao Govindrao Phule

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) - Jyotirao Govindrao Phule

Jyotirao Govindrao Phule founded the Satyashodhak Samaj, a social reform movement in Maharashtra, India, in 1873. The movement aimed to challenge social inequalities and injustices, particularly the caste system and untouchability prevalent in Indian society. Phule and his followers advocated for education and empowerment of the lower castes and women, as well as the eradication of discriminatory practices such as idolatry. The Satyashodhak Samaj played a significant role in the social reform movements of the 19th century in India.