Q. The basis of the reform ‘Return to the Vedas’ was propagated by
(a) Swami Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
(b) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
(c) Swami Dayanand Saraswati
(d) Swami Vivekananda
Ans: (c) Swami Dayanand Saraswati
Explanation:
The correct answer is (c) Swami Dayanand Saraswati.
Swami Dayanand Saraswati, the founder of the Arya Samaj, propagated the reform movement known as “Return to the Vedas.” He emphasized the importance of going back to the original teachings of the Vedas and rejecting later interpretations and practices that had deviated from Vedic principles.
Swami Dayanand Saraswati advocated for social and religious reforms based on Vedic principles, including the promotion of monotheism, eradication of caste discrimination, and promotion of women’s education. He emphasized the study of the Vedas and the dissemination of Vedic knowledge as a means to bring about spiritual and social upliftment.
Therefore, the correct answer is option (c) Swami Dayanand Saraswati.
