The motto ‘Back to the Vedas’ is attributed to which of the reform movement leaders?

Q. The motto ‘Back to the Vedas’ is attributed to which of the reform movement leaders?

(a) Raja Ram Mohun Roy

(b) Keshub Chandra Sen

(c) Dayananda Saraswati

(d) Vivekananda

Ans: (c) Dayananda Saraswati

Explanation: The motto “Back to the Vedas” is attributed to Dayananda Saraswati, who was a prominent leader of the reform movement in India. Dayananda Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj in 1875 and advocated for a return to the principles and teachings of the Vedas, which he believed held the true essence of Hinduism. He emphasized the rejection of idol worship and the promotion of social and religious reforms based on Vedic ideals.