Question

Who among the following is the founder of Bishnoism which is a religion based on principles?
A) Guru Jambeshwar
B) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
C) Dayanand Saraswati
D) Tanguturi veeresalingam

Answer 1

Hint: The Bishnoi sect is found in India's northern states and the Western Thar Desert. They adhere to a set of 29 rules or commandments. They are a Hindu sect rather than a caste. In 2019, it is expected that 960,000 Bishnoi adherents will live in north and central India.

Complete answer:
Let us analyze the given options:
A) Guru Jambeshwar (1451-1536), also known as Guru Jambaji, was the founder of Bishnoism, a Bishnoi religion. God, he taught, is a heavenly power that exists everywhere. He also instilled in his students the need to protect flora and animals to live in harmony with nature.
B) Raja Ram Mohan Roy (1772–1833) was an Indian reformer and one of the founders of Brahmo Sabha, the forerunner of the Brahmo Samaj, a social-religious reform movement in India.
C) Dayananda Saraswati (1824–1883) was an Indian philosopher, social activist, and the founder of the Arya Samaj, a Vedic dharma reform organization.
D) Rao Bahadur Kandukuri Veeresalingam Pantulu (1848–1919), a British Indian social reformer and writer, was born in the Madras Presidency. He is frequently credited with starting the Telugu Renaissance. He was a pioneering social reformer who advocated for women's education and widow remarriage.

Therefore the correct answer is option ‘A’ i.e, Guru Jambheshwar.

Note: Ten of Guru Jambeshwar’s 29 tenets are about personal hygiene and sustaining excellent fundamental health. Seven are about healthy social behaviour, and four are about God worship. Eight tenets have been prescribed to conserve biodiversity - even though most devotees are unaware of the notion - and to encourage excellent animal husbandry.