Q. Brahmo Samaj was founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy in the year
(a) 1828
(b) 1829
(c) 1826
(d) 1827
Ans: (a) 1828
Explanation: The correct answer is (a) 1828.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Brahmo Samaj in the year 1828. The Brahmo Samaj was a socio-religious reform movement that aimed to promote monotheism, rationality, and social reform based on the principles of reason and universalism. Raja Ram Mohan Roy played a pivotal role in its formation and became one of its key leaders.
Through the Brahmo Samaj, Raja Ram Mohan Roy sought to challenge orthodox Hindu practices, promote religious tolerance, advocate for women’s rights, and encourage social reforms. The establishment of the Brahmo Samaj marked an important milestone in the broader movement for religious and social reform in 19th-century India.
Therefore, the correct answer is option (a) 1828.
