Prarthana Samaj


 
 
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Prarthana Samaj

Prarthana Samaj

  • Impressed by Acharya Keshav Chandra Sen's visit to Maharashtra, Mahadev Govind Ranade and Dr. Atmaram Pandurang founded the 'Prarthana Samaj in Bombay in 1867.
  • Mahadev Govind Ranade is considered to be the pioneer of Cultural Renaissance in Western India.
  • Ranade founded the Sarvajanik Samaj (Public Society) in 1871 AD, he was also called 'Socrates of Maharashtra' due to his tremendous merit power.
  • Ranade strongly opposed women's subordination child marriage, prohibition of widow marriage consanguineous marriage on the basis of caste parochialism, illiteracy and neglect of women. prohibition of foreign travel, etc.
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    Question : 1

    Mahadev Govind Ranade composed the book ____________________________.

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 2

    _____________________ is considered to be the pioneer of Cultural Renaissance in Western India.

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 3

    Mahadev Govind Ranade founded the 'Deccan Education Society' in _________________ with the aim of spreading education and elimination of ignorance among Indians.

    Right Option : C
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