Question

The Satyashodhak Samaj was founded by ______.

Options

• Raja Ram Mohan Roy

• Mahatma Jotirao Phule

• Swami Dayanand Saraswati

• Swami Vivekanand

Answer 1

The Satyashodhak Samaj was founded by Mahatma Jotirao Phule.

Explanation:

In 1873, Mahatma Jotirao Phule founded the Satyashodhak Samaj in Pune, questioning Brahminical rituals, idol worship, the dominance of priests, and the concept of the afterlife; he also promoted social- educational reforms and initiatives for women.