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Difficulty: EasySocio-Religious Reform Movements of the 19th and 20th Centuries

Which socio-religious organization was established by Jyotirao Phule in 1873 to challenge social inequality and advocate for the rights of lower castes in Maharashtra?

  1. Satyashodhak SamajAnswer
  2. B
    Arya Samaj
  3. C
    Prarthana Samaj
  4. D
    Tattvabodhini Sabha

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Satyashodhak Samaj
Satyashodhak Samaj (Truth-Seekers' Society) was established by Mahatma Jyotirao Phule on September 24, 1873, in Pune, Maharashtra. Its primary objective was to liberate the Shudras and Ati-Shudras from exploitation by higher castes and priests through education and social rights.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the founder, year, and geographical focus mentioned in the question stem.
The movement was founded by Jyotirao Phule in 1873 in Maharashtra.
Matching key historical figures with their respective socio-religious organizations is essential for accurate identification.
2
Evaluate the reform objectives of Satyashodhak Samaj against the given description.
Satyashodhak Samaj specifically targeted Brahmanical supremacy, caste discrimination, and promoted education and rights for women and lower castes.
This directly matches the mandate described in the question stem.

Key Concept

Founding of anti-caste reform movements in 19th-century western India
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Socio-Religious Reform Movements of the 19th and 20th Centuries

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