Arya Samaj


 
 
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Arya Samaj

Arya Samaj

  • In 1875, Swami Dayanand Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj in Bombay. Later the headquarters of the Arya Samaj was established in Lahore.
  • After studying Vedas and Indian philosophy, Swami Dayanand Saraswati said that "Aryans were superior, Vedas are divine knowledge and India is a privileged land."
  • The main objectives of the establishment of the Arya Samaj were to re-establish the Vedic religion in a pure manner, to bind India socially, religiously and politically in one thread and to prevent the western influence on Indian civilization and culture.
  • The original name of Dayanand Saraswati was Moolshankar. He was born in 1824 AD at a place called Maurvi in Gujarat.
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    Question : 1

    Which of the following person gave slogan- "Back to Vedas", calling the Vedas 'the Pillar of India' ?

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 2

    Book / Books composed by Swami Dayanand Saraswati are -

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 3

    Swami Shraddhanand, Lekhram and Munshiram were prominent among the opponents of Western education who founded Gurukul in _______________________.

    Right Option : C
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